Maria Sharapova on Becoming a Champion with Lewis Howes

Resilience

Maria Sharapova reflects on her resilience during a 15-month ban from tennis. She chose to take action and improve herself rather than hide away. Lewis Howes praises her for maintaining a joyful presence online despite the challenges she faced 1.

I took action. So I'm celebrating the fact that I actually took it in my hands and made something out of that time and came through it in a good way, whereas it could have been very tough.

--- Maria Sharapova

Maria's approach to adversity showcases her determination to emerge stronger and more educated from difficult times.

   

Vision

Maria emphasizes the importance of having a vision and staying disciplined during tough times. She shares how she focused on training and maintaining her fitness, despite the challenges of being a professional athlete without a profession 2.

My vision is to keep getting better, to keep improving as an athlete, as a person, as a daughter, as anyone. I think it's just to keep getting better.

--- Maria Sharapova

Her commitment to self-improvement and vision for the future played a crucial role in her comeback.

   

Positivity

Maintaining a positive outlook is essential for Maria, who expresses immense gratitude for her health and the support of her family. She acknowledges the challenges her family faced and how it reinforced the importance of health 3.

I'm so thankful for being healthy and having a healthy family around me.

--- Maria Sharapova

Her gratitude and positive mindset have been key factors in navigating tough times and staying motivated.

   

Greatness

Maria defines greatness as an internal feeling, shaped by how one responds to life's challenges. She believes greatness is personal and manifests through actions and feelings 4.

I think greatness is almost what you do with those feelings and what you turn them to be.

--- Maria Sharapova

Her perspective on greatness underscores the importance of inner strength and personal growth.