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Thanks for posting Ron Bremner . I take from this that champions or being “successful” in your chosen field is a relentless pursuit and journey of constant self improvement - resilience - sweating the details - recognizing the important moments - and personal accountability. Once a team shares these common values you are on your way! Personally, and those who know me from coaching, there is a time when there is an”I” in team because the foundation is each individual’s commitment to the common purpose / the role they play in that journey - and commitment starts within. #teambuilding #motivation

Focus on winning the next point - Roger Federer in how to live life.👍💪 #MooneyTireGuyUSA, #Tirewholesaler, #TireDistributor, #TireDistributorUSA

On June 9, 2024 Roger Federer gave the final commencement speech at Darmouth College with interesting statistics. He shows that he is still champion because he knows that nothing is effortless. He is reinventig himself out of the court because life goes on beyond tennis, beyond what we did yesterday and beyond what we are doing today. Roger says that tennis is not a sport based primarily on having a gift or talent and being fit. What is it about? Watch the 90 seconds of the first lesson of his speech and listen to the final word in the video. Please share your comments with us or share this video if you like. #leadershipcoaching #tennislessons #culturematters

Epic speech from Roger Federer on lessons learned from tennis. Marginal gains lead to huge results! From 2004 to 2011, Novak Djokovic went from being ranked outside the top 100 players in the world to #1. The % of matches he won climbed from 49% to 90%. The difference is razor thin, on average 2 points more won per set. Marginal gains lead to huge success. #StartSmall #WinBig 

In 2017 the #1 tennis player in the world was 
@RafaelNadal
. He won ~56% of points (~$15.8M). 
@GeraldMelzer
was #100 & he won ~51% of points (~$300K). The difference is razor thin or an average of 2 points more won per set. Marginal gains lead to huge success. #Confidence #Grit #Resilience #MentalToughness

🎬 This video went viral: Roger Federer giving a graduation ceremony speech at a US university.   🔔 Two key takeaways:   1️⃣ “Of the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won nearly 80% of them. What % of points do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%. Even the top-ranked players barely win more than half the points they play.” Federer explains how after losing a point, you must learn to move on quickly. It highlights that the line between winning & losing everything is often thin. Victory isn’t just about the best forehands or winning serves.   2️⃣ Soft Skills !  The rest of his speech subtly highlights how an incredible combination of soft skills propelled him forward: #resilience, #adaptability, discipline and hard work, #selfconfidence, frustration management, learning, and especially handling constructive feedback, which helped him both personally and professionally. If it’s true for him, it must be true for us.   #Tennis is an amazing sport because it’s a battle between two opponents, involving physical prowess, technique, tactics, and emotional management. It’s also one of the most frustrating sports, where players aren’t allowed to show their frustration. But that’s another discussion we can revisit.   Get inspired and Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/dW9RXaSt #SoftSkill #fairceptionApp

Failing is part of life and an integral part of success. Failing at some point in life does not make you a failure. Learn from it and get smarter. Move on and look forward to the next challenge. It is all about the kind of mindset you have.

I'm posting this tennis insight here because it's an example of First Principle thinking. here's my latest argument for why Roger Federer is the GOAT. Tennis is a game of ANGLES. The PERFECT tennis player will be the one that can exploit the Angles to precision. What's the most important stroke in tennis? The serve. Serving is more about Angles >> Speed (its why fast-serve like Andy Roddick was not successful). If a player can Ace every serve by placing it at the exact angled corner, that would the true GOAT of tennis. Period. No hitting back and forth. Nothing. Just Aces. Win Slams every time. Super short game. Maybe boring to watch. Entire match could take an hour or so. This brings me back to Federer. Fed is the greatest player in history to exploit those Angles. The one-handed backhand is designed for it. It's quick and slices those angles. Fed just wants to shorten the game (which as explained is the ESSENCE of tennis). Not the endurance. Not the running. Not the Bull mentality. Short game precise angled ball placement is how you BREAK the game of tennis. Fed's serve isn't known for speed but its precise placement (followed by a 2nd angled return if needed). Fed's won point tend to be much faster compared to Nadal / Djokovic. It stuns the opponent. Later in Fed's career, he invented the Sneak Attack By Roger (youtube search this). He runs up to shorten the angle and remove time. The SABR is another example of the Master demonstrating this first-principle to break tennis. The goal of the game is to shorten time by increasing angles. Angles make tennis appear Beautiful to watch also. This is why Fed is as close to GOAT as you can get. I strongly believe that if Roger isn't 5-6 yrs older >> than Nadal / Djokovic, he would have more strength / stamina to execute above them. Fed started losing to those two after 30s, which is the decline in aging. The one-handed backhand is Fed's biggest strength and weakness. Without stamina to be in position to strike, it has a higher error rate.

Tennis, much like life, teaches valuable lessons. For instance, Roger Federer's Dartmouth Commencement speech highlighted the importance of passion, persistence, and triumph. These principles are not only crucial on the court but also in personal and professional growth. Embracing these lessons can foster resilience and a positive mindset, essential for overcoming challenges in any field. Dartmouth College #passion, #persistence, #triump, #growth, #resilience, #positivemindset. #supplierdiversity #SocioEconomic #inclusiveprocurement #DartmouthSupplierDiversityProgram

Tips from the legend. Let’s goo🎾🎾👏🏽👏🏽

Who are the Tennis Legends of the 21st Century? 🎾🌟 In our latest blog post, we explore the incredible journeys of the top tennis players of the 21st century. From the unparalleled domination of Roger Federer to the unyielding power of Serena Williams, these athletes have set new standards in the world of tennis. 🌍✨ What's your favourite memory of watching these legends in action? Perhaps that heart-stopping final or a match where they showed true grit and determination? Let's relive those memorable moments together! 📅💪 ➡️ Dive into the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gEbUcH8J Who would you add to this list? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🗨️ #ActiveAway #TennisLegends #Federer #Williams #TennisHistory #TennisFans