#165

Welcome to Weekly Whisper #165.

It’s only a point

Roger Federer’s recent commencement speech to the graduating class of Dartmouth College is doing the rounds.

Explaining that of the 1,526 singles matches he played he won approx. 80% of the matches, however he only won about 54% of the individual points in those matches.

Roger is considered one of the best to play the game and yet he only won barely more than half the shots he played.

“When you lose every second point on average, you learn not to dwell on every shot… you teach yourself to think ‘it’s only a point’.

“You want to become a master of overcoming hard moments” and the sign of a champion are those who know they’ll “lose over and over again but have learnt how to deal with it”.

“You move on… relentlessly adapting and growing”.

The insight for me is that between the shots is where the opportunity to re-set is.

Between the shots is where the opportunity to remind yourself that ‘it’s only a point’.

Between the shots is the opportunity to focus your mind on the present not the past.

It’s one meeting that didn’t go so well… focus on the next one.

It’s one sale you didn’t get … focus on the next one.

It’s one opportunity that didn’t come your way… focus on the next one.

It’s one conversation that didn’t go as well as hoped… focus on the next one.

The insight is how are you focusing on the next one… with a historical mindset of ‘I lost the last point’ or ‘what can I learn, adapt or change so that I’ve got more chance of winning the next one’?

Roger provides many insights and it only takes 20 mins to watch the speech in full here.

Will you?

Or are you too busy?

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Freedom Fridays Podcast Episode #87 Featuring Richard Oakes

In Episode 87 of the Freedom Fridays Podcast, Pete welcomes back friend, colleague, and soul brother, Richard Oakes.

Pete and Richard reflect on the personal and professional challenges they've encountered over the past year. They discuss navigating life's highs and lows and reflect on the tactics that have guided them through difficult times.

They explore the importance of being honest within themselves, about where they are, the value of finding someone to share their struggles with, and the critical role that vulnerability plays in personal growth. They talk about the weight of unspoken thoughts and the relief that comes from airing them out.

This episode explores the human experience of conquering obstacles in life. Whether you're facing your own trials or just looking for some wisdom to carry with you, this episode promises to resonate on many levels.

Tune in as Pete and Richard unpack what it means to navigate the feast and famine of life.

             

                         

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Pete