I'm seeing a lot of chatter about the French Open today. And, like any high-stakes competition, it brings out all the talk of pressure, performance, and the relentless pursuit of victory. It’s easy to get caught up in the urgency of it all, isn't it? The need to win, to prove, to overcome.
But what if we pause for a moment? What if we consider what true, sustainable performance looks like? It's not just about the external metrics, is it? It’s about that inner alignment, that quiet conviction that fuels every swing, every decision. That's the joy Sheryl talks about on "It Starts with Joy"—not the absence of struggle, but the strength to meet it head-on, anchored in what truly matters.
Let’s not confuse urgency with alignment. Joy isn't soft. Joy is the strongest choice you'll ever make. It’s the strategic operating system that allows you to play your best game, under any circumstances.
So, as you watch the matches, perhaps ask yourself: where in my own life am I chasing external wins at the expense of internal alignment? Breathe. Now decide from the part of you that’s steady.