Ronaldo isn’t the only high-profile athlete who has discovered the benefits of writing. NBA superstar LeBron James has written books and articles on various topics, such as mental preparation and basketball coaching. Even NFL stars like Tom Brady and Drew Brees have published books – showing that writing can be a valuable tool for any professional athlete.
While there are plenty of benefits to writing, one of the biggest is that it can help you improve your communication skills. “As an athlete, you need to be able to communicate well with your team, as well as with the media,” says Ronaldo. “Writing gives you the ability to do that in a controlled setting.”