If I'm winning, I have to act like I'm not bored. If it's A tough match, I have to act like I'm having A good time. I'm a drama queen.
Serena WilliamsRead
Couple years ago I was No. 7 and I ended up top. So I kind of like the position that I'm at right now. It's hot.
Interpretation
Embracing growth and achievement leads to success and confidence.
In this quote, Serena Williams reflects on her journey from being ranked No. 7 to reaching the top position in her field. She expresses satisfaction and pride in her current status, emphasizing the hard work and determination that led to her success, and how it feels rewarding to achieve her goals.
In practice
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
If I'm winning, I have to act like I'm not bored. If it's A tough match, I have to act like I'm having A good time. I'm a drama queen.
Venus told me the other day that champions don't get nervous in tight situations. That really helped me a lot. I decided I shouldn't get nervous and just do the best I can.
Luck has nothing to do with it, because I have spent many, many hours, countless hours, on the court working for my one moment in time, not knowing when it would come.
I don't like to lose-at anything... Yet I've grown most not from victories, but setbacks. If winning is God's reward, then losing is how he teaches us.
I am not a robot. I have a heart and I bleed.
I'm not used to crying. It's a little difficult. All my life I've had to fight. It's just another fight I'm going to have to learn how to win, that's all. I'm just going to have to keep smiling.
The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in this business. You've got to keep on working that talent. Someday I'll reach for it and it won't be there.
Material wealth does not equate to success. Equanimity and peace of mind does
I wanted to be famous for my music and my talent, and I always wished I could cut it out when I left the stage.
When you prohibit failure, you kill innovation. If you kill innovation in fundraising, you can't raise more revenue. If you can't raise more revenue, you can't grow. And if you can't grow, you can't possibly solve large social problems.
We are all self-made, but only the successful will admit it.
There is no secret to success except hard work and getting something indefinable which we call 'the breaks.' In order for a writer to succeed, I suggest three things - read and write - and wait.
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