Why do former athletes love startups? 📈

I constantly get asked if I miss playing tennis.

The short answer… not really.

But for a while, I did miss waking up with a clear mission - knowing exactly what I was working towards and why it mattered.

After 6 months in the startup world, I've realised something: It feels like playing tennis at the highest level again.

Here's why:

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  Mission clarity - I think a great startup has everyone rowing in the same direction, chasing the same goal.
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  Progress isn't linear - Some days you're flying, other days you're stuck. Momentum shifts constantly. Zooming out helps you see the bigger trend.
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  Iteration is everything - Skill stacking. Compounding. Small improvements every day. Build. Ship. Review. Adjust. Repeat.
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  Learning from your team - In a high performance environment, growth is a necessity not an option.
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  This is a sports team not a family - Some veterans, some rookies… It's a role playing meritocracy.