Serena Williams on Growth Quotes

"I don't like to lose — at anything — yet I've grown most not from victories, but from setbacks."

"I never look back. I look forward to the next training session. That's where the growth happens."

"I’m not a sleeper. I’m a doer. I’m a person that’s always trying to find a way to get better."

"I've always tried to be the best that I can be."

"You have to be able to accept that you're going to fail sometimes. That's part of the work."

"I never looked at it as a sacrifice; I looked at it as a choice to be the best version of myself."

"Imagine you are buying a house. You don't buy the first one you look at. You look at a lot of houses. It's the same way with a guy."

"I don't think I've ever felt like I've reached my peak."

"I think you have to love yourself before you can fall in love with anyone else. I'm still learning that."

"I'm a perfectionist. I'm pretty much an insatiable person. I feel there's so many things I can improve on."

"I had to sacrifice being a 'normal' kid to become an extraordinary athlete."

"I love who I am, and I encouraged other people to love and embrace who they are. But it takes work; it's a daily habit."

"Sometimes sacrifice means letting go of a dream to make room for a bigger one."

"I don't like to lose — at anything... Yet I've grown most not from victories, but setbacks. If winning is God's reward, then losing is how he teaches us."

"The day I stop being a student is the day I stop being a champion."

"Sacrifice isn't about what you lose; it's about what you're willing to give to gain."

"I think you have to love yourself before you fall in love. I'm still learning to love myself."

"If I'm not doing well, I'm the first one to say it. I'm my own worst critic."

"Winning is great, but the journey and the struggle are what make you who you are."

"The day I stop wanting to get better is the day I should walk away."

"I don't think I've ever played my best tennis. I think I can always do better."

"The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up."

"I'm a perfectionist. I'm pretty much an insatiable worker. I'm always looking for something to improve on."

"You have to be willing to sacrifice your present comfort for your future greatness."

"To this day, I don't love my serves. I'm always trying to find a way to make it better."

"The price of victory is usually high, but the rewards are always worth the sacrifice."

"It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to go through a tough time."

"I always feel like I can do better."

"I've grown most not from victories, but from setbacks. If winning is God's reward, then losing is how he teaches us."

"I'm a perfectionist. I'm pretty much an insatiable person. I never feel like I've done enough."

"I’m an athlete and I’m a black woman... And I’m proud of that."

"I love who I am, and I encourage other people to love and embrace who they are. But it definitely wasn't easy — it took me a while."

"I don't believe in limits. I believe in habits that break through walls."