In this conversation with journalist Paula Faris, tennis legend Stefanie Maria Graf discusses various aspects of her life and career alongside her approach to staying a winner over the course of a long and storied career. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability and resilience in achieving success and shares insights that apply to business just as much as they do to being a professional athlete. Her take on passion and striving hard towards one's goals with discipline make for an inspiring playbook on mastering the long game.
Key Takeaways
Curiosity Moves the Needle
Being curious about how you can be a better version of yourself while keeping in mind that it’s important to rest and repair as well is critical to thriving in the long game.
Define Success on Your Own Terms
Success is very individual and is defined by one’s own goals and values. To Stefanie Graf, it was being happy and giving it her all while being content with her achievements.
Awareness Dictates Adaptability
Being aware of your capabilities and training in specific conditions can reveal your strengths and weaknesses. But equally important is a disciplined approach to this discovery.
Winning Against the Odds
While women have to put in more effort and work harder towards their goals, this process enables them to grow stronger, adapt to a variety of environments and inspire action.
It starts with a passion for something, right? It starts with really connecting with what you do. I'm sure that relates to a lot of us, whatever you do. I mean, there is a dedication, a discipline that's needed. No questions.
