The Victory Degree Rajeev Ram ON Being #1 In The World, Life On The ATP Tour & Playing With Venus Williams
In the latest episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with the former #1 doubles tennis player in the world: Rajeev Ram. Rajeev's resume is impressive: 6 time major champion, 3 straight US Open titles, and doubles silver with Venus Williams at the 2016 Summer Olympics. But even more impressive was the advice he shared on how to live a happier and more fulfilled life. The conversation spans multiple topics including: how to maximize longevity, life lessons from tennis, and an exclusive Venus Williams story.
Please enjoy!
TIMESTAMPS:
(0:00) Rajeev's background and introduction
(1:18) What are you most proud of?
(2:02) Where and how did your love for tennis begin?
(3:29) What role should parents play in a young athlete's life?
(5:30) The moment Rajeev realized he could make money playing tennis
(6:47) The benefits and drawbacks of a coach
(10:03) Why Rajeev made the decision to focus solely on doubles tennis
(11:51) Brown Sampras
(13:22) How Rajeev wants people to remember him
(14:34) Where Rajeev's habit of continuous self-improvement stems from
(17:53) How to handle self-doubt and build self-confidence
(20:41) How to stay motivated and more present in key moments
(25:04) The attention to detail required to win at the highest level
(28:12) How to develop mental strength and the constant battle with our own thoughts
(30:12) How Rajeev deals with negativity during a tennis match
(33:23) Rajeev's greatest source of pressure
(34:17) Playing with Venus Williams
(39:18) The relationships between players on tour
(40:56) Life as a public figure
(42:13) Highest and lowest moments in Rajeev's career
(43:57) How Rajeev has managed to stay on top of his game at the age of 39 - a discussion on longevity
(47:14) Rajeev's solution to get American tennis back on top
(49:18) The art of sacrifice and is it required?
(51:03) Life lessons from tennis
(51:58) Rajeev's plans after tennis and the Rajeev Ram Foundation
(53:31) Rajeev's routine during the tennis offseason
(54:46) Rajeev's life advice
Connect with Rajeev:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RajeevRam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rajeevram318/
Rajeev Ram Foundation: https://rajeevramfoundation.org/
Connect with Nik:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nik_Atanackovic