Having a purpose is the difference between making a living and making a life
What is going in your mind when you step out on the court or the gym? Are you there to achieve something or are you just wasting your time in the long run? Why are some people able to progress much faster than the rest and perform so well in their life? For us tennis is the wine and bread of our lives so why not utilize each and every single moment on the court to maximise our potential and reach our goals. Lets look at the why should we step on the court or gym with a purpose in mind -
1. Having A Purpose Help You Achieve Your Goals -
Whether your goal is to become the next Wimbledon champion or to win your local/regional level tournament, having a purpose gives you direction and a sense of commitment towards your goals. You are more conscious about your practice and every shot you hit, every drill you perform and every set you play are slowly and slowly adding up to give you success.
I have seen people who just play tennis as a source of being fit, pushing themselves hard on court every single day. If you are looking to grow pro, then if you are not aware every second of the time you spend on court, then my friend you are doomed...
2. Having A Purpose Gives You Constant Motivation -
For majority of us, motivation is like a can of our favourite soda. It seems to come in bursts, i.e. on some days we are so much motivated and on others our mind is totally devoid of it like a barren land without water.
The only way to be motivated and more energetic is to have a constant purpose. You will find yourself more energetic, more fresh and to put it in tennis terms, in the zone more often. You will hit the ball more clearly, will be able to push through hard rallies and will be able to perform better at fitness sessions.
3. Having A Purpose Saves Time And Keeps You Focused-
If you are given an opportunity where you are spending 6-7 hours of your day on the court with the best tennis coaches and fitness experts there are, but your mind is in a different world all together, then do you think you can succeed?
Focus needs to be developed each and everyday and as an athlete it your biggest asset. You are an individual born to excel and that will be measured in terms of your achievements. Having a purpose is like a secret recipe for being focused on what you are doing. Make some goals and don't be someone who just want to do things because he is told to do. Don't pass your time...
Have a purpose and excel
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