Geeta Singh

Impact driven #strategy #adventures #cartwheels #rogueentrepreneur #seasonedexecutive #csuite #boards Wicked talent @ naming #classicrock songs in 2 notes.

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship @LanduytCenter]

Pathlit secures the 2024 Cozad New Venture Challenge Grand Prize! The startup is developing a no-code platform that aims to democratize AI technology.

Congratulations to all the teams!

https://t.co/JohXB0VTY3

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

Joni Mitchell laughing at the end of "Both Sides Now," thumping her cane, the whole room (and world) under her spell, a rock star moment for the ages

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

“My heart was warmed at Wal-Mart during lunch.

This gentleman's items were scanned and he was given the total. He looks apologetically back at me and starts taking handfuls of change out of his pockets.

He miscounts and starts to get flustered. Gives me a muttered, "I'm so sorry." His hands and voice are shaking.

This beautiful cashier takes his hands dumps all the change on the counter and says, "This is not a problem, honey. We will do this together."

He continues to apologize to both of us as we reassure him it's ok. They get his transaction handled and he shuffles away.

I looked at this wonderful woman and said, "Thank you for being so patient with him."

She shakes her head and replies, "You shouldn't have to thank me, baby. What's wrong with our world is we've forgotten how to love one another."

I want to be more like her.”

Credit: Spring Herbison Bowlin

[Geeta Singh @Geeta13]

@JoePompliano @AndreAgassi You might want to include “All In” by @BillieJeanKing .. the epitome of so much more than just sports

[Geeta Singh @Geeta13]

@rolandgarros @rogerfederer @RafaelNadal Not ready for the post #Fedal era 🥲🎾

[Geeta Singh @Geeta13]

@prince All 7 and we'll watch them fall
They stand in the way of love
And we will smoke them all
With an intellect and a savoir-faire
No one in the whole universe
Will ever compare
I am yours now and u are mine

[Goodable @Goodable]

A timely reminder that after turning 95 years old, President Jimmy Carter suffered a fall that left him with a black eye, bruises, and 14 stitches — and still went out the next day to build homes for Habitat for Humanity.

[Geeta Singh @Geeta13]

@SteveMartinToGo @pepsi It’s the cans … these cans are defective! You’re the best Steve!

[Geeta Singh @Geeta13]

@daphnezohar @Khalsa_Aid they have showed up for every disaster. Fully vetted with a track record.

[Geeta Singh @Geeta13]

@RafaelNadal #FedalForever 🎾

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

How to disagree without being disagreeable:

1. Show respect: Your views matter to me

2. Ask for permission to challenge: Can we dance?

3. Signal helping, not attacking: I'd love to pressure-test that

4. Express openness: Curious to hear your reactions. What should I rethink?

[Geeta Singh @Geeta13]

Simply inhuman …. What a master class in grit resilience and class ! #VamosRafa #RafaelNadal #goat

[#AusOpen @AustralianOpen]

Another chapter is written 🏆

@RafaelNadal defeats Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 to win his second #AusOpen title in an epic lasting five hours and 24 minutes.

🎥: @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis

#AO2022

[Geeta Singh @Geeta13]

@Star4DFounder - “we start where we can no longer afford to not pay attention to individuals who don’t have access to healthcare” #healthequity #healthdisparity #patientaccess @4DHealthware #healthaccess

[Geeta Singh @Geeta13]

@barrybutler9 @NWSChicago @900shops @FSChicago @NikonUSA It is soo beautiful. Love u our sunshine

[Geeta Singh @Geeta13]

Looking forward to sharing zoom panel with all the other #startupchallenge winners! #femalefounders #wibchicago

[Women In Bio Chicago @CHIWomenInBio]

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[Siddhartha Mukherjee @DrSidMukherjee]

1/n The anecdotal stories about the number of people in India getting COVID after AZ or Covaxin need to be addressed.

[Khalsa Aid USA @KhalsaAidUSA]

Yes! 🇺🇸 But who is on the ground deploying the supplies to the poor, needy, and sick?

Please make sure it is widely distributed to poor communities. Our @khalsaaid_india is ready to help on the ground!

Reach out to us! @USAID @DeptofDefense @US_TRANSCOM

[Khalsa Aid USA @KhalsaAidUSA]

Hey @FedEx we are trying to send essential supplies to India to help with the #CovidIndia crisis.

Could you reach out? Our teams are already on the ground serving them needy with much needed oxygen. @khalsaaid_india

@FedExIndia