Armando Diego Maradona, one of the brightest symbols of the football world, was once subjected to severe psychological torment due to pressure from all sides, criticism, and his bad habits. The legend, struggling with loneliness and inner poverty, for some time could not fully control itself and needed the protection of doctors.
Those times were not only a school of medicine for Maradona, but also a heart-stirring school that encouraged him to look at life differently. Later, recalling those days, he spoke about it very sincerely and openly:
His experiences in the hospital
According to Maradona, there were patients in various mental states in the hospital where he was hospitalized. Some introduced themselves as Ernesto Che Guevara, while others trusted and respected him. Another patient said: "I am Gandhi" - and everyone around took this too seriously.
Maradona himself spoke up and named himself. But when he said "I am Maradona," his words were not taken seriously, on the contrary, they caused laughter.
Recalling this situation, he said:
"When people laughed: 'No one can become Maradona,' my heart trembled at that moment. Because at that time, I clearly felt how much I had been oppressing myself, how I had humiliated my own worth.
A great lesson understood by the legend
This man, who for many years inspired an entire generation, understood one truth very vividly, very painfully: a person's most dangerous rival is their own pride.
Excessive confidence, the belief that one cannot fall - can lead even the most famous, the most brilliant person to a deep abyss.
According to Maradona, as soon as a person succumbs to arrogance and begins to overestimate themselves, life condemns them to severe trials.
Retrievable summary for each person
The legend expressed the main lesson she learned from her life with the words:
"Leaves fall to the ground when they think they're worth gold."
This event in Maradona's life serves as a big warning not only for him but also for millions of fans: no matter how great a person is, they must not lose modesty and self-control.
Everyone comes to a point in life when you need to calmly think about who you are and what path you are choosing in that situation. Maradona passed exactly such a test - and his experience continues to touch hearts to this day.
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