 The boy was born on Tuesday 5th February 1985. He started his football career as a teenager, but he did not know that he was diagnosed to having a racing heart, which was meant to cut short his dream and career. Growing up in Funchal, Portugal, he had to share a room with three siblings in a poor neighborhood. His mother was a cook by the name Maria Dolores. While his father, Jose Denise Averio, worked as a gardener and a part-time equipment manager who cleaned and maintained equipment for businesses. With poverty and health challenges surrounding him, one would expect that he grows up like every child in his neighborhood. But he had a bigotry. He wanted to become a successful footballer and nothing in the world could stop him, not even his disability. Cristiano Ronaldo did all he could, built his wick body and practiced more than everyone. He doesn't eat just anything. He eats what will help him remain fit as an athlete. He has to sleep when he needs to sleep so as to relax his muscles for the next day of training. He disciplines himself to train 3-4 hours every day. Even the days he never wished to train. Today, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the world's best and richest footballers. Now listen, it's easy to admire what successful people have. You can love the Ferrari and the Mansions. You can love the fame and the millions. You can even love the glory and the worship. But are you willing to fight for it? Are you willing to make the sacrifices? Are you willing to discipline your body? Except you're willing to give up something valuable, you can't get anything valuable in return. Some people watching this video need to give up some hours of sleep. Some need to give up the TV and social media. Some need to be disciplined and read those good books. What are you willing to give up? What are you willing to sacrifice? Jim Ron said and I quote, successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don't wish it were easier. Wish you are better. It is unfortunate that many people in the world believe in luck. So many people think that things just happen. But no. People who achieve success in life are people who dream and pursue what they want. Don't wish life was easier. Wish rather you are better. Don't wish the road is easy. Wish you have more strength. Don't expect life to be easy. Prepare to fight through difficulties. When asked about the secret of his success, Cristiano Ronaldo said, it is the preparation and my work ethics. He also said and I quote, the most important thing is your head to feel motivated and happy. Most people do easy things. Most people do things that wouldn't cause them pains. Most people avoid risk and struggles simply because they are not motivated. You have to feel motivated to pursue your dreams because it's not a matter of whether or not you fail. It's not a matter of whether or not you fall. It's not a matter of whether or not you make mistakes. It is a matter of how you will handle life's difficulties. What most people do is to give up when the going gets tough. And then look for whom to blame. The reason is because they are not motivated. You have to wake up every morning to do what most people want. You have to be willing to go the extra mile. You have to set your eye on your goals, not on your problems. You have to stop worrying about where you are. You have to start focusing on where you are going. You have to remind yourself of your dreams every morning. You have to remind yourself of the reason why you started in the first place. You have to encourage yourself and decide never to give up. Your poor background shouldn't stop you. Other people's negative opinions about you shouldn't stop you. Make your goal drive you. If Cristiano Ronaldo had concentrated on his poor background, he would have lived the rest of his life in self-pity. But he decided to pursue his dreams no matter how difficult he may be. The same decision is what you need to take. Robert Schuller said, Tough times never last, but tough people do. My friend, be tough and you will win. Did you like this video? Then subscribe to our channel for daily inspiration and share this video with your friends who may like it. Look at your screen now to see other interesting videos we handpicked for you. We love you.