Venus Williams: Playing on the Court of Life

Some things, we hope, will never happen.

Like receiving a bad performance review, leading a lackluster team meeting or losing at trial. Just to name a very few.

But, Monday night, millions of people wanted the same thing to happen.

Arthur Ashe Stadium was packed for a first-round match at the U.S. Open and, as Venus Williams walked onto center court, the crowd roared.

Why?

🎾 Venus is 45 years old, the equivalent of a litigator, at 90, arguing a case before the Supreme Court
🎾 She hasn’t played on the big stage in two years
🎾 She has had significant health issues to overcome

In other words, the cards were stacked against her but she was prepared and ready to try, once again, to compete at the highest level. We knew and appreciated that. We appreciated her strength, resilience and perseverance.

The fact that she was even playing, and playing well, was awe-inspiring.

What's the lesson here? It's many things - but, one thing for sure...

There are times in our lives when we all want and maybe need some magic, some spark, some hope for a win or a better future. Venus being on that court was magic for me that night and probably for many others, even without the match win.

If you have no magic in your life, no goals that get you motivated to "get out on that court of life," maybe it's time to talk to a Professional Certified Coach. Connect with me here or on LinkedIn for a free coaching consultation.