Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: A desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have late minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill. The character and discipline it takes to reach this level of artistry should inspire us to live to our highest utility and pursue our dreams relentlessly.

While appreciating the immense talent of Roger Federer I came across another Wimbledon Legend, Arthur Ashe. Arthur Ashe, is a legendary Wimbledon Tennis player who died of AIDS after contracting the disease from a blood transfusion during a heart operation in 1983.

One day, he received a letter from one of his fans who asked, "Why did it have to be you to contract that terrible disease?, why you?"

Arthur replied, "There are 50 million kids who start to play tennis in the whole world. But, only 5 million really learn to play tennis. There are 500.000 people who pursue tennis professionally. Among them, 50.000 are ready to join the tournaments at any one time, of these only 5000 tennis players who make it into Grand Slam tournaments. There are 50 tennis players who join the Wimbledon tournament, but only 4 make it to semi final, then 2 make it to final. But, I'm the only one who won the trophy. When I held that trophy with my hand, I didn't ask God "Why me?" Today I wont ask God when I am ill "Why me?"

Challenge will keep you strong. Sorrow will keep you human. Failure will keep you modest. Success will keep you passionate.


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