Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova are part of the great tennis players who arouse passions among fans, however, few know all the physical and mental preparation and training of these stars and other recognized athletes to achieve victory.
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In the end, the characteristics and skills that the most successful athletes develop seem to be similar to those that entrepreneurs achieve to succeed in business.
Here we show you some of the lessons from the best tennis players in the world to famous entrepreneurs to succeed:
1. Passion for what they do
There is no doubt that successful tennis players have an intense passion for this sport. In the words of Rafael Nadal “I play every point as if my life depended on it.” Hours of training and dedication for what they love is definitive and gives them the motivation to be the best.
In the same way in business, the path of the entrepreneur should be doing what you love and are passionate about. According to Richard Branson founder of Virgin Group “There is nothing better than following your passions both in your life and in your work, in some way this helps the world and yourself.”
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2. Overcome obstacles to move forward
It is true that the path of the entrepreneur is full of obstacles and setbacks. Richard Branson acknowledges that he found inspiration in Novac Djokovic’s words about how to handle defeat and move on. Novack declares “I always try to analyze my performances, especially when I lose, because it is there, where I did something wrong, that I must improve. What does not kill you makes you stronger. I need to have this mentality and we all need it. ”
In this way, entrepreneurs, despite difficulties, analyze and learn from their mistakes to turn a difficulty into an opportunity.
3. Take risks
Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, after having serious heel and knee injuries, respectively, which cost them months of recovery, returned to the courts to give their best. Serena took the risk to play the Australian Open even though her condition was not perfect. Despite that, she regained her position within the top 10 in the world.
For entrepreneurs, taking risks is an essential characteristic to succeed. Richard Branson says: “Entrepreneurship is always risky and there will always be surprises along the way for which you are not prepared.”
4. Have a coach.
Finally, it is known that all tennis players have a personal trainer both for their exercise routines and for long hours of training on the tennis courts.
In the area of entrepreneurship, it is equally important to have a mentor, guide or person who motivates and provides tools that allow us to develop our business. Bill Gates states: “Everyone needs a coach. It doesn’t matter if you’re a basketball player, a tennis player or a gymnast.” Do you already have yours?
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