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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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2:12:58
Published: Sat Aug 26 2017
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Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) is one of the best tennis players in the world. She is the winner of five Grand Slam titles (two at the French Open and one each at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open) and an Olympic silver medalist. Forbes named Maria the highest-paid female athlete of all-time in 2005 -- a title she's held for 12 years. Off the court, she's an ambassador for many of the world's top luxury brands and a number of Fortune 500 companies including Porsche, Nike, Evian, and Head. In 2007, she became a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and has made significant contributions to Chernobyl-related projects. Her first book, Unstoppable: My Life So Far, comes out this year. In this conversation, we went deep into tactics of training, mental performance, mental toughness, and much more. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at tim.blog/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Kettle & Fire, the first shelf-stable (never frozen) bone broth that uses 100 percent grass-fed, organically grazed animals. Recommended by past guests like Dom D'Agostino and Amelia Boone, Kettle & Fire is slow-simmered for 20+ hours so the bone broth is packed with collagen -- 19 times more than its closest competitor -- and other key proteins and amino acids. Need that slow carb diet boost? Take a look at kettleandfire.com/tim for 20 percent off your entire order! This podcast is also brought to you by Ascent Protein, the best protein I've ever tried. Ascent is the only US-based company that offers native proteins -- both whey and micellar casein -- directly to the consumer for improved muscle health and performance. Because the product is sourced from Ascent's parent company, Leprino Foods -- the largest producer of mozzarella cheese in the world -- it's entirely free of artificial ingredients and completely bypasses the bleaching process common to most other whey products on the market. If you want cleaner, more pure, less processed protein -- which I certainly do -- go to ascentprotein.com/tim for 20 percent off your entire order!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Five Bullet Friday, a popular email newsletter with millions of subscribers, delivers five short bullet points of cool and interesting things every week such as apps, supplements, books, hacks and more, curated by Tim Ferriss.
00:00 - 00:59 (00:59)
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email newsletter
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Five Bullet Friday, a popular email newsletter with millions of subscribers, delivers five short bullet points of cool and interesting things every week such as apps, supplements, books, hacks and more, curated by Tim Ferriss.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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In this podcast, Maria Sharapova, the winner of five grand slam titles and an Olympic silver medalist discusses her tactics for training and mental performance, mental toughness, and success with Tim Ferriss.
00:59 - 09:29 (08:30)
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Maria Sharapova
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In this podcast, Maria Sharapova, the winner of five grand slam titles and an Olympic silver medalist discusses her tactics for training and mental performance, mental toughness, and success with Tim Ferriss.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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The speaker shares her fascination with the Russian culture and her interest in visiting St. Petersburg, despite being born in Russia but having lived in the United States most of her life.
09:29 - 19:13 (09:43)
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Travel
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The speaker shares her fascination with the Russian culture and her interest in visiting St. Petersburg, despite being born in Russia but having lived in the United States most of her life. She also recounts her experiences visiting other places in Russia, such as Sochi, the Chernobyl disaster site and Siberia, where her grandparents lived.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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In an interview with Tim Ferriss, tennis icon Andre Agassi highlights the importance of developing a tolerance for repetition and mental persistence at an early age to achieve mastery in any field.
19:13 - 28:46 (09:33)
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Mastery
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In an interview with Tim Ferriss, tennis icon Andre Agassi highlights the importance of developing a tolerance for repetition and mental persistence at an early age to achieve mastery in any field. He also emphasizes the role of parents in exposing children to subjects beyond their level and providing access to quality books.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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Professional athlete and tennis player, Maria Sharapova, discusses her personal experience and the ongoing fight for equality in women's tennis, as well as sharing her admiration for other inspiring women.
28:46 - 39:03 (10:16)
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Women's Tennis
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Professional athlete and tennis player, Maria Sharapova, discusses her personal experience and the ongoing fight for equality in women's tennis, as well as sharing her admiration for other inspiring women.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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Caroline Wozniacki discusses her journey from being an outcast at a young age in America to becoming a tennis icon and the effects of diet on her performance.
39:03 - 45:02 (05:58)
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Caroline Wozniacki
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Caroline Wozniacki discusses her journey from being an outcast at a young age in America to becoming a tennis icon and the effects of diet on her performance.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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Tennis champion, Lindsay Davenport, reflects on her experiences dealing with sudden fame and success as a young athlete and discusses the importance of creating boundaries to help maintain focus.
45:02 - 56:06 (11:04)
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Sports
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Tennis champion, Lindsay Davenport, reflects on her experiences dealing with sudden fame and success as a young athlete and discusses the importance of creating boundaries to help maintain focus.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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The best way to learn and grow is by exposing yourself to unfamiliar territories and having conversations that inspire you.
56:06 - 1:01:48 (05:42)
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Personal Growth
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The best way to learn and grow is by exposing yourself to unfamiliar territories and having conversations that inspire you. Rather than focusing on what to cut out, think about the people you want to meet, speak to, or have a coffee with and choose those who you can learn from.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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Tennis player, Maria Sharapova, discusses the importance of self-talk in competitive situations and provides tips for serving in tennis.
1:01:48 - 1:09:48 (08:00)
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tennis
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Tennis player, Maria Sharapova, discusses the importance of self-talk in competitive situations and provides tips for serving in tennis.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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Tennis players should focus less on the outcome of a shot and more on their mechanics and body language.
1:09:49 - 1:15:36 (05:46)
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Tennis
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Tennis players should focus less on the outcome of a shot and more on their mechanics and body language. Controlled power, rather than brute force, is key.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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Tennis player Maria Sharapova talks about meeting her collaborator Rich Cohen and how he helped her in writing her memoir by spending time with people that influenced her life.
1:15:36 - 1:22:18 (06:42)
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Maria Sharapova
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Tennis player Maria Sharapova talks about meeting her collaborator Rich Cohen and how he helped her in writing her memoir by spending time with people that influenced her life.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of balance and muscle repetition to maintain alignment, stability, and injury prevention.
1:22:18 - 1:27:55 (05:37)
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Injury Prevention
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of balance and muscle repetition to maintain alignment, stability, and injury prevention. Consistency in muscle exercises could improve muscle strength and prevent compensations, reducing the chances of getting injured elsewhere.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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The speaker believes in leaving comforts behind in order to maintain balance and find a sense of purpose in their job, rather than just seeking comfort.
1:27:55 - 1:34:06 (06:11)
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Balance
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The speaker believes in leaving comforts behind in order to maintain balance and find a sense of purpose in their job, rather than just seeking comfort. This can be achieved through using different exercise equipment and rituals while traveling.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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Anna McClelland emphasizes the importance of sleep in achieving success and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
1:34:06 - 1:44:14 (10:07)
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Sleep
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Anna McClelland emphasizes the importance of sleep in achieving success and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She also states that it's impossible to maintain a 50-50 balance between personal and professional life, so she chooses to prioritize and sacrifice where necessary to perform at her best.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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Former tennis player Maria Sharapova reflects on her time in the limelight, how she handled the pressures of fame and controversy, and finding inspiration in her ability to inspire others.
1:44:14 - 1:52:27 (08:13)
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Maria Sharapova
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Former tennis player Maria Sharapova reflects on her time in the limelight, how she handled the pressures of fame and controversy, and finding inspiration in her ability to inspire others.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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Yves Béhar shares some of his unusual habits and fascinations, including his obsession with floor plans, outdoor spaces, and taking pride in partnerships.
1:52:28 - 2:03:46 (11:17)
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Yves Béhar
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Yves Béhar shares some of his unusual habits and fascinations, including his obsession with floor plans, outdoor spaces, and taking pride in partnerships.

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Tim Ferriss shares Five Bullet Friday, a short email of his favorite things for the week, and promotes Ascent Protein, a clean and natural protein powder.
2:03:46 - 2:10:04 (06:17)
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Tim Ferriss shares Five Bullet Friday, a short email of his favorite things for the week, and promotes Ascent Protein, a clean and natural protein powder.

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#261: Mental Performance, Work-Life Balance, and the Rise to the Top - Maria Sharapova
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