6 Inspiring Lessons From Serena Williams

Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of our time,

She is an outstanding tennis player. Since the earliest stages of her career, Serena has embodied the grit, resilience and mental toughness required to overcome every hurdle and hardship.

Her message inspires every girl to overcome every hurdle and hardship she has had to face, also she is inspiring athletes around the world.

1. Stand Up For Yourself

Williams very publicly stand up for herself, not letting the bias go unacknowledged.

2. Don’t Lose Focus

Williams says, "If you can keep playing tennis when somebody is shooting a gun down the street, that's concentration."

3. When You Fail, Get Back Up

She Say: When I go down a set, I have to forget it. ‘OK, it’s not over, you’re still in it, you have to fight for it. Stay present

4. Believing In Yourself Can Be A Lonely Business

Ignoring the odds and what people think— believe in yourself. “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does,” she says.

5. Never Ever Give Up

“I just never give up. I fight to the end. You can’t go out and say, ‘I want a bag of never-say-die spirit.’ It’s not for sale. It has to be innate,” she said.

6. Don’t Care What Others Think

Williams Says “Think of all the girls who could become top athletes but quit sports because they’re afraid of having too many defined muscles and being made fun of or called unattractive.”