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Serena Williams's thinking on Ambition goes deeper than surface-level advice. This curated archive brings together their essential quotes on the subject, revealing patterns and principles you can apply immediately. Each entry includes full source context, allowing you to understand not just what they said, but why it matters. Whether you're navigating challenges or pursuing mastery, these insights offer the mental models you need to think clearly about Ambition.
"I am a perfectionist. I'm pretty much an insatiable perfectionist."
"I don't like to stand still. I'm always looking for the next challenge, the next routine to master."
"My goal is to be the best version of myself, and that requires constant persistence."
"I always believe I can beat the best. Achieve the best. I see myself in the top position."
"To this day, I don't like losing. It's just not in my DNA."
"I don't let anyone or anything define me. I define myself."
"I've always had high expectations for myself. My habits have to match those expectations."
"Victory is very, very sweet. It tastes better than any dessert you've ever had."
"You have to be willing to sacrifice your present comfort for your future greatness."
"Victory is very, very sweet. It tastes better than anything in the world."
"I'm not used to losing. I don't even know how to lose. I have to make winning a habit."
"My dream wasn't just to be a tennis player. It was to be the best."
"I'm a very driven person. I'm very competitive. I've always been that way."
"Victory is very, very sweet. It tastes better than anything. It's the result of every habit I've built."
"If you want to be the greatest, you have to sacrifice the comfort of being average."
"You have to be selfish with your time if you want to achieve something great."
"I had to sacrifice being a 'normal' kid to become an extraordinary athlete."
"I'm not going to stop until I'm the best. That's just how I work."
"I don't think I've ever played my best tennis. I think I can always do better."
"I'm a athlete by day and a business woman by night. I never really stop."
"You have to be fearless for that. You have to be able to say, 'I'm going to do this.'"
"I am a perfectionist. I'm pretty much insatiable. I feel there's so many things I can improve on."
"If it were easy, everyone would do it. The sacrifice is the filter for greatness."
"I am not going to stop until I get there."
"To be the best, you have to do the things that others aren't willing to do. That starts with your daily habits."
"I want to be a vessel for women and people of color. I want to show that you can be a mother and still work."
"I've always been very confident, and I've always been very bold."
"I push myself further than anyone else can push me."
"I've always tried to be the best that I can be."
"I'm a perfectionist. I'm pretty much an insatiable person. I never feel like I've done enough."
"I'm always looking for ways to improve. I don't think I've ever reached my peak."
"I've always been a worker. If I want to be the best, I have to work the hardest."
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