I don't play much tennis anymore, but in my life there was a time when I lived to put on my pleated tennis skirt, and drop the kids (all four of them) at school or the club nursery, and head for the courts.
Saturday, as I watched Venus and Serena Williams take their positions on opposite sides of the net, I watched two athletes prepare to play one of the big four matches. Only one would prevail. Competing against your sister must be difficult. I recall playing a good friend in a tournament; we were of equal ability, but she thought I was the better player. It cost her the match.
Self-talk is a powerful thing.
Sunday morning found me on the sofa having strawberries and cream with my coffee, and settling in for a long men's match I expected Roger Federer to win. Rafael Nadal sent a quick message of not so fast, and in between doing a market analysis for a client and fielding phone calls regarding my new listing, I watched two of the best tennis players play the best match I've ever seen.
They were focused; both made adjustments. They each believed they could win. By the narrowest of margins Nadal was the victor. Federer, ever gracious in defeat, recognized his opponent's championship with obvious respect.
It was a pleasure to watch tennis played at such a high level. It was a greater pleasure to see two superstars behaving in role model worthy fashion. Finally, it was a spine tingling moment to watch the pursuit of attaining a goal with such determination and laser beam focus. It was a best effort day for each player. That's all anyone can ask for.
Nadal and Federer delivered their best. I felt gifted to receive it (along with millions of viewers), and I found myself thinking if at the end of each day we can say, ‘That was my best,' it's a no regrets kind of day, career and life.
Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
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