Gael Monfils shares 3 lessons he learned from Elina Svitolina:
“Three lessons from my wife Elina.”
“When I started this blog, I said that I’d try not to be a giver of lessons. But I’m definitely a taker of lessons. I think part of what’s gotten me to where I am is the belief that everyone has something to teach me, so I want to share some of the things I’ve picked up from people I know or just admire, which in the case of my wife Elina checks both those boxes. 😉”
1. There’s so much value in taking a stance.
“It’s tempting to always take the middle ground & stay neutral, not risk offending anyone. And in many cases, that can be the wise thing to do. But sometimes, when it really matters to you, taking a strong position is the most powerful thing you can do, if only for yourself. Standing firm for what you believe definitely opens you up to criticism, but in the end, it gives you a sense of integrity & alignment with oneself. That’s a lesson in courage that I admire so much.”
2. Separate your struggles from your self.
“From motherhood, to our respective comebacks, to the pressures of public life, to her deeply personal connection to the situation in Ukraine, Elina’s shown me the art of compartmentalizing without over-identifying. Her ability to keep a clear head in the chaos is amazing. One way I try to apply this to my own life is by not taking anything personally. If someone criticizes my game, or writes something rude about me online, I remind myself it’s not about me. It’s so simple, but it helps take the sting out of a stressful situation.”
3. Responsibility can be as rewarding as it is risky
“Especially during my long recovery & in the first year of life with our daughter, Elina showed me that ‘slowing down’ does not mean ‘skipping.’ I realized that when you do a task with enough attention, even the most boring things, such as household chores, become enjoyable. As a player, husband & father, I have come to the conclusion that being responsible is not only important, but also very cool 😃.”
Learning & loving. 🥹
Eu acabei de assistir o vídeo mais nerd da minha vida e foi um misto de cringe e perspicácia. 21 minutos que valeram mais que alguns semestres na faculdade.
@joaomviso O que você chama de inteligência aqui é provavelmente conhecimento técnico construído à base de “remédio pra foco” e privação de sono. Uma hora a conta chega!