When I used to volunteer with friends of the national zoo, they taught us that lions typically attack prey that is looking away, distracted, or running. So holding eye contact shows the lion it has no element of surprise
Steady, calm eye contact with a confident posture discourages testing behavior
Serena Williams gives Carlos Alcaraz his next hair style idea:
Carlos: “I’ve been asking around. What should I do?”
Serena: “A Mohawk.”
Carlos: “A Mohawk?”
Serena: “Yeah, like shh, shh, woooh” 😂
Carlos: “Probably my dad is gonna get a heart attack” 😭😭😭
(via @voguemagazine)
In a world of big servers & huge power baseliners, there’s something so soothing and contrasting to the eye to watch lefty Learner Tien clinically spread the court with his width using angles, well-timed net play, drop shots, strong cardio, ball control & elite IQ to win matches.
Sometimes “locking in” looks like sitting in the sun and remembering that your life is also meant to be lived, not just optimized, monetized, and turned into proof that you’re worthy.
20 years ago, an Australian Open semifinal moment for eternity:
Maria Sharapova had beaten Serena Williams for the 2004 Wimbledon and WTA Finals titles…
She had match point on serve at 6-2 5-7 5-4, AD…
Serena smacked a forehand return winner.
Sharapova never beat her again.