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Serena Williams's insights on Grit aren't theoretical—they're battle-tested wisdom from someone who operated at the highest level. This collection distills that experience into quotable principles, each with source context for verification. When you're navigating Grit in the real world, these quotes offer the kind of practical guidance that only comes from direct experience.
"I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall."
"I've had to learn to fight all my life - got to learn to keep smiling. If you smile things will work out."
"I just never give up. I fight to the end. You can't go out and just say, 'I'm going to give up.' You have to keep going."
"I’ve always been a fighter and I’ve always been someone that clearly doesn’t give up."
"Greatness is not about being perfect; it's about being persistent in the face of imperfection."
Seeing how Serena Williams approaches Grit helps you apply the idea with more precision.
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