4 business lessons to imbibe from the unbreakable Roger Federer
Federer is the perfect combination of talent and leadership.
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It will not be wrong to say that for Federer his game is his passion and his business.
As the tennis great, Roger Federer turns 38 today, the Swiss star is much more than just an ace on the clay court. He is the world number 3 in men's singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
Having won 20 Grand Slam titles, the most in the history of a male player, 8 Wimbledon titles, 6 Australian Open titles, 5 US Open titles and one French Open title, Federer's versatile style has helped him achieve all the honours.
Federer brings a finesse to the game like no other. He is competitive, belies in working better and not just harder. As per Forbes, the tennis star has a net worth of $93.4 million which has been a result of his meticulous and arduous form on the field as well as his endorsements.
Roger Federer of Switzerland is presented with the runners-up trophy by Catherine Duchess of Cambridge after his Men's Singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019.
It will not be wrong to say that for Federer his game is his passion and his business. Here are 4 lessons from Federer that every young entrepreneur must follow:
1. Reflect on the path forward
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The idea is not just about putting in a lot of hard work. The idea is to be able to prioritise, focus on what needs immediate attention and not try to do it all at once. It is essential to reflect on the path you will be taking.The downtime you take, the period of rest and introspection actually helps you to be truly innovative, let all your creative juices flow. This ensures that you stay in the game longer, it is imperative to take to your work like water rather than taking to your work like fire. It is also vital to build something that lasts.
There will always be opportunities that will be lucrative and distracting. But, you need to be able to choose what is of importance to you and focus your energies there, rather than juggling with a lot on your plate, all at the same time. Once, Federer decided to skip the entire clay-court season to preserve his body, and he successfully managed to win 7 titles, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon, and losing just four matches all year in 2017.
Federer does not let competition deter him, he uses it as a catalyst to excel. Federer's rivalry with Rafael Nadal is legendary. When you see what other companies are doing, you will only try to do all that more and try to do it better. Competition helps you to set the tone. It makes you want to perfect your business.
4. The comeback strategy
Roger Federer never let any loss or injury bog him down. The tennis star feels that it is extremely crucial to recover fully before coming back again, that ensures fewer injuries in the future. For those running businesses, one needs to devote adequate time to recover, take stock, reflect. Don't stop for months on end, but take a break that will rejuvenate you and help you get things back on track.
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