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Factors that led to great SUCCESS of ARTHUR ASHE Jr and his becoming of a CHAMPION as noted from the book, “The Possible Dream – ten who dared” by Marthe Gross are listed below:
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1. Willingness to learn
As a child, Arthur Ashe would go and ask his senior Ronald Charity, “Would you show me how to play?” He was always a good listener and in being so became a good audience to Ronald who taught him early lessons in tennis.
2. Discipline
Disciplines and deadlines. His daddy Arthur Sr believed in them. He wanted to make sure that his children would not ruin their lives by making impulsive mistakes. He once said, “My children never roamed the streets. A regular schedule was important. A parent has got to hurt his own child, discipline him, hold him back from things you know aren’t good for him.” He loved his two sons deeply and had great hopes for them. Arthur Ashe also always felt his father was “firm but fair” and “loving and trusting completely” as well.
3. Seriousness at work
Dr Johnson, who provided free summer camps for tennis kids imparted in Arthur Ashe the seriousness factor. Arthur was made clear that if he wanted to go for the Big Goal, he ought to be serious about it and that there were no short cuts. Arthur learned to work harder in these camps.
4. Stifle your reactions
Dr Johnson also told him, “Never complain when you are out there on the court. And call close ones against yourself.” He also advised, “When you play in a match, be polite. You will make mistakes. Everybody does when they are under pressure. But don’t blow up. Don’t rant and rage. Keep your temper under control. Smile” Arthur Ashe saw the long-range wisdom of keeping his emotions under control and trained himself to be icy-cool on court. That indeed helped him win many a point against many of his opponents.
5. Respect everybody
From the time he was a small boy, he had heard his father say, “Respect everybody, whether or not they respect you. And don’t hold grudge. I have seen too many Blacks wreck their lives through hating whites.” Arthur Ashe remembered these words throughout.
6. Remember the times of appreciation
When faced with failure in tournaments, all the ringing phrases of encouragement he had heard through the years would come to his mind: “You have got the stuff, Arthur. You’ll be one of the top-seeded players in this country someday.”
7. Be consistent
After his stunning victory over Roy Emerson of Australia in one of the major matches, he told the curious reporters, “You guys are more excited than I am. One match doesn’t prove anything. You have to establish a trend of winning.” He believed in consistency to be a champion.
8. Give 100%
JD Morgan, his coach at UCLA, warned him time and again, “You have got to give one hundred per cent, if you want to win.” Arthur Ashe realized and valued the power of “concentration”....to be a champion.
9. Learn about strengths as well as weaknesses
JD Morgan also helped him see his strengths as well as his weaknesses. Arthur Ashe improved his forehand volley, where he was weak, by systematically working at it.
10. They wanted him to win
When he was playing the US Open final in 1968, his father was there among the spectators. His coach Dr Johnson was there. The players who were beaten by him in the earlier rounds, QF, and SF were also there. They all wanted him to win. He knew their expectations. He won it.
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To your SUCCESS,
With love and regards,
Siva
value4value@gmail.com
Factors that led to great SUCCESS of ARTHUR ASHE Jr and his becoming of a CHAMPION as noted from the book, “The Possible Dream – ten who dared” by Marthe Gross are listed below:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Willingness to learn
As a child, Arthur Ashe would go and ask his senior Ronald Charity, “Would you show me how to play?” He was always a good listener and in being so became a good audience to Ronald who taught him early lessons in tennis.
2. Discipline
Disciplines and deadlines. His daddy Arthur Sr believed in them. He wanted to make sure that his children would not ruin their lives by making impulsive mistakes. He once said, “My children never roamed the streets. A regular schedule was important. A parent has got to hurt his own child, discipline him, hold him back from things you know aren’t good for him.” He loved his two sons deeply and had great hopes for them. Arthur Ashe also always felt his father was “firm but fair” and “loving and trusting completely” as well.
3. Seriousness at work
Dr Johnson, who provided free summer camps for tennis kids imparted in Arthur Ashe the seriousness factor. Arthur was made clear that if he wanted to go for the Big Goal, he ought to be serious about it and that there were no short cuts. Arthur learned to work harder in these camps.
4. Stifle your reactions
Dr Johnson also told him, “Never complain when you are out there on the court. And call close ones against yourself.” He also advised, “When you play in a match, be polite. You will make mistakes. Everybody does when they are under pressure. But don’t blow up. Don’t rant and rage. Keep your temper under control. Smile” Arthur Ashe saw the long-range wisdom of keeping his emotions under control and trained himself to be icy-cool on court. That indeed helped him win many a point against many of his opponents.
5. Respect everybody
From the time he was a small boy, he had heard his father say, “Respect everybody, whether or not they respect you. And don’t hold grudge. I have seen too many Blacks wreck their lives through hating whites.” Arthur Ashe remembered these words throughout.
6. Remember the times of appreciation
When faced with failure in tournaments, all the ringing phrases of encouragement he had heard through the years would come to his mind: “You have got the stuff, Arthur. You’ll be one of the top-seeded players in this country someday.”
7. Be consistent
After his stunning victory over Roy Emerson of Australia in one of the major matches, he told the curious reporters, “You guys are more excited than I am. One match doesn’t prove anything. You have to establish a trend of winning.” He believed in consistency to be a champion.
8. Give 100%
JD Morgan, his coach at UCLA, warned him time and again, “You have got to give one hundred per cent, if you want to win.” Arthur Ashe realized and valued the power of “concentration”....to be a champion.
9. Learn about strengths as well as weaknesses
JD Morgan also helped him see his strengths as well as his weaknesses. Arthur Ashe improved his forehand volley, where he was weak, by systematically working at it.
10. They wanted him to win
When he was playing the US Open final in 1968, his father was there among the spectators. His coach Dr Johnson was there. The players who were beaten by him in the earlier rounds, QF, and SF were also there. They all wanted him to win. He knew their expectations. He won it.
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To your SUCCESS,
With love and regards,
Siva
value4value@gmail.com
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