Key Takeaway
Everyone wants the trophy, but few want the Tuesday morning training session at 6:00 AM. High-level tennis is an honest sport—it gives back exactly what you put in. To compete at a national or international level, talent is merely the entry fee. The real currency is discipline.
The Mental Edge
Resilience is built through adversity. My own journey, including coming back from a 50% chance of never walking again, taught me that the mind is the strongest muscle we have.
To compete at a high level, you must be comfortable being uncomfortable.