Later this month, the 2025 BWF Badminton World Tour Finals will take place. And while Malaysia will have many representatives in the competition, I’ll be paying special attention to the women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan. They may not be the tournament favourites, but they’re absolutely mine for this simple reason: They work hard and never give up.
Of all the qualities to admire, the ability to become the best version of yourself through sheer industry and diligence is perhaps the most honest route to success. We are each born with our own unique mix of skills and talents. But succeeding by doing your best is something anyone can aspire to.
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