I’ve long admired professional female tennis players for their strength, dedication and grace under pressure. It’s also one of the few sports where women are true equals with men in terms of prize money and audience popularity. That’s no mean feat in the world of professional sports these days.
This weekend Serena Williams won her 12th career Grand Slam singles title. She’s been ranked World No. 1 on five consecutive occasions and has just set a record for a new Open era. That’s pretty phenomenal. It makes my record of attending the Australian Open 10 years in a row pale in comparison.
Let’s focus on what I think we can all learn from Serena, the champion.
1. Be an undeniable force of nature
To see Serena in action you can’t help but be blown away by the sheer power she puts behind every single shot. She uses her strengths to her best advantage. She continually drives herself forward to improve on her past results. To win 10 times in a row and still be hungry for it shows an incredible tenacity to always be the best.
We can take a leaf out of her book and do the same for ourselves and our businesses. Remember too, that she surrounds herself with an incredible support team – a coach, a fitness trainer, a hitting partner, family and friends. You must do the same with mentors, coaches, advisors and colleagues.
2. Adopt a laser like focus
Among other traits that I admire about Serena, is her ability to keep her eye on the ball no matter what (pardon the pun). She manages to do this consistently even when running at full pelt to reach a drop shot, racing back to cover a lob or lining up a serve to hit a killer cross court forehand.
Every professional tennis player trains day in and day out religiously to improve on their technique and fitness, so as entrepreneurs why shouldn’t we? Why don’t we start gaining that focus everyday. Push away all those time consuming distractions that have nothing to do with your end game. Develop daily habits to keep your eye on the prize and don’t let anything step in your way.
3. Develop your killer mindset
Champions have an overinflated belief in themselves and their abilities which sets them apart from the rest of the pack. This was more obvious than ever in Serena’s win at the Australian open. She showed absolute grit and determination despite a ton of strapping on her legs indicating multiple injuries. She pushed through every ounce of pain because she wanted that win so badly.
It’ may seem unrealistic to do this on a daily basis yourself and to push through the tough times to reach your business goals no matter what, but imagine how great you’ll feel if you do? Like a champion. Show unwavering commitment and excellent to every act you undertake and you’ll see the results. Are you prepared to make sacrifices to get these results?
Natalie Sisson
Article Source: 3 Lessons You Can Learn From Tennis Champion Serena Williams
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