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Friday Food For Thought: In a recent speech, tennis legend (GOAT, if you ask me) Roger Federer shared a beautiful lesson about performance that resonates beyond the tennis court. He pointed out that even the greatest players win only around 55% of the points they play. This statistic underscores a powerful message: success often hinges on small margins. In life, we frequently chase perfection, aiming to win every "point." However, Federer's perspective reminds us that maintaining a consistent, slight edge can lead to substantial success. It's not about winning every battle but about consistently staying just ahead of the competition. This approach applies to closing deals, managing projects, or pursuing personal goals. Celebrate the small victories and understand that incremental progress can lead to significant achievements. Like in tennis, where winning 55% of the points can make you a champion, in life, consistent, small gains can set you apart as a leader. #ffft #leadership #tennis #goat #wimbledon

Roger Federer's commencement speech at Dartmouth, where he shares his tennis experiences and the wisdom he gained. "In tennis, perfection is impossible. In the 1526 singles matches I played in my career. I won almost 80% of those matches." He asks the audience What percentage of points do you think I won in those matches?..." only 54%. In other words, even top-ranked tennis players win barely half of the points they play." Federer continues that when you lose almost every other point on average, you learn not to get stuck after a shot. Instead, you teach yourself not to dwell on the double fault, remembering it's only a point. Even when winning with a great backhand smash that winds up on ESPN's highlight reels, remembering it's only a point. He highlights that "when you are playing a point, it has to be the most important thing in the world," but when that moment has passed having a mindset that allows you to put the outcome behind so you can play the next point with just as much focus and clarity is an important skill to develop. Federer reinforces the normal feeling of self-doubt and distinguishes world champions as those who know they will lose again and again and have learned to deal with it. 🙏🏼💗 Thanks to @tennistv for the image #lifelessons #resilience #mindsetcoach

🎾 Roger Federer won 80% of his singles matches yet only 54% of the points. He talks about why perfection is impossible in yesterday’s outstanding Commencement Speech at #Dartmouth: 🎾 "Perfection is impossible. In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches. But what percentage of points did I win? 54% In other words, even top ranked tennis players win barely more than half the points they play. When you lose ever second point on average, you learn not to dwell on every shot. You teach yourself to think: 'Okay, I double faulted...it's only a point.' 'Okay, I came to the net and I got passed again...it's only a point.' Even a great shot, an overhead backhand smash that ends up on ESPN's top 10 playlist – that too is just a point. Here's why I'm telling you this. When you're playing a point, it has to be the most important thing in the world. And it is. But when it's behind you, it's behind you. This mindset is crucial – because it frees you to fully commit to the next point with intensity, clarity, and focus." ADAPT #Perfection #Mindset #Focus #Intensity #Clarity #Winning #Learning #Development #Pratice #SelfDevelopement #MentalHealth

Why am I sharing this? Because it's the first time in ATP rankings history (since 1973) that the top 10 is made up entirely of players who use two-handed backhands. A brief history: The one-handed backhand is "the shot that made Roger Federer famous, the signature stroke of Rod Laver, a favorite of John McEnroe, Pete Sampras and Martina Navratilova," writes NYT's Matthew Futterman. From 1970-90, single-handers won more than 60% of Grand Slams. In the early 2000s, they made up roughly half the men's top 100. But over the last 10-15 years, the "stroke of champions" has started to disappear from the game and is rarely taught at the youth level. Where it stands: There are just 11 one-handers in the current ATP Top 100, with No. 11 Stefanos Tsitsipas the best of the bunch. On the women's side, the top-ranked one-hander is No. 54 Tatjana Maria. What changed? Speed and power. In today's game, balls are being hit so hard, and with so much topspin, that the more stable and compact two-handed backhand is all but required. Even Navratilova encourages young players to keep both hands on their racket nowadays, aside from the occasional one-handed slice and volley. "It's almost impossible to make it with a one-handed backhand now," USTA player development coach David Nankin told NYT. The last of a dying breed: Some believe the one-hander will make a resurgence. Until then, Tsitsipas and a handful of others — including major winners Stan Wawrinka and Dominic Thiem — will continue carrying the torch, which gets dimmer by the hour. https://lnkd.in/gBQQ9JsB

A champion mindset is not about winning. But about being a master at overcoming hard moments! "When you're playing a point, it has to be the most important thing in the world. And it is. But when it's behind you, it's behind you. This #mindset is crucial – because it frees you to fully commit to the next point with #intensity, #clarity, and #focus. You want to become a master at overcoming hard moments. That is, to me, the sign of a champion. The best in the world are not the best because they win every point. It's because they know they'll lose again and again, and have learned how to deal with it. You accept it, cry it out if you need to, and then force a smile. You move on - be relentless, adapt and grow.

Now this is an incredible performance mindset! Commit 💯 but don’t dwell on the misses. Love this message 👏👏 I’ve proudly embraced the ‘good enough’ mindset, primarily since having kids. I learnt very early on that I couldn’t be everything to everyone 100% of the time. But I can give 100% effort to the things I give my time to. Striving for excellence is different from striving for perfection, as perfection has a continuously sliding end point where the inverse feels like “not enoughness” I am constantly correcting my kids that practice is not perfect, rather practice is progress and that we only occasionally look back to acknowledge how far we’ve come. #performancemindset #growth

Want to Think Like a Champion? Federer’s Simple Tip Can Help! 🎾 I recently listened to Roger Federer, the tennis superstar, give a speech at Dartmouth College, and it really got me thinking. Federer, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles, played 1,526 singles matches over his career and won nearly 80% of them. But here’s the surprising part: if you look at his performance point by point, he won only 54% of the time. Federer said, "Perfection is impossible. Even top-ranked tennis players win barely more than half of the points they play. When you lose every second point on average, you learn not to dwell on every shot." This means even the best athletes don’t always win every point. They make mistakes, just like all of us. The key is not to get stuck on those mistakes. Whether you're working on a project at work or playing a tennis match, each point or task is important. But once it’s done, it’s done. Move on and focus on what’s next. Federer explained that letting go of negative feelings like self-doubt or disappointment after a loss frees you up to give your best effort in the next moment. This approach helps you stay clear-headed and focused. 🤕 Perfection is a myth: mistakes are a normal part of life. 😎 Release Negative Emotions: Don’t let past mistakes hold you back. 😇 Resilience is Key: Learning from setbacks makes you stronger. Federer's advice to the graduates resonates deeply with me. Whether working on a project or playing a match, every moment is significant. But once it's over, we must move forward with clarity and focus. Embracing this mindset can transform setbacks into stepping stones for future success. P.S.: For the 2024 Commencement Address by Roger Federer, refer to the first comment. #FedererMindset #WinningSecret #SimpleSuccess #ChampionMindset #ThinkLikeAChampion #FedererFormula #SuccessSimplified #WinningMindset #MindsetShift #EmbraceImperfection #NextPointFocus #ResilientMindset #LetGoAndWin #problemsolving #microlearning #learnignwithhiral #learningeveryday

Loved Roger Federer’s Dartmouth speech. His example in tennis teaches us all a valuable lesson: champions don’t let one bad point derail them. Winning 80% of matches but only 54% of points highlights the importance of resilience and focus. Each point, each moment, is just a point. Win or lose, focus on the next challenge with intensity and clarity. 🏆 Mastery lies in overcoming hard moments, not just in winning every time. Learn, adapt, and grow relentlessly. #Leadership #Mindset #Growth #Inspiration #RogerFederer

The insights here from Roger Federer are powerful. If you lose half the points you play, putting the last point behind you, however good or bad it was, is crucial to you focusing on the next point. Top flight sports people have great coaches. Not just physical and technical performance coaches, but MINDSET coaches. The coaches that help you focus on what's important, and identify how your thoughts serve you. And Federer will have had several of these to help him maintain the right focus in the moment. And that's what I do. I help you: >> work out how you're getting in your own way. >> establish new powerful thinking patterns. >> develop tools to use when it gets hard. Book a no-charge intro call with me and we can explore where you want to go and what's in your way. https://lnkd.in/etTE6nhg

To overcome obstacles, it is important to have a growth mindset and a positive attitude. Instead of focusing on what you don't have or what you can't or failed to do, focus on what you can do and how you can improve. Set realistic goals, develop a plan, and take consistent action toward your goals.