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Practice made me skilled from "summary" of Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi
I felt like my father had me on a leash, but I would always break free. I didn't want to play tennis, but my father had other plans. He built a tennis court in our backyard and made me hit balls for hours on end, day after day. I hated it at first, but something happened as I kept hitting those balls. I started to get better. I started to enjoy it. It wasn't just about hitting the ball anymore; it was about mastering it. Practice became my obsession. I would hit thousands of balls a day, pushing myself to the limit. I realized that practice was the key to success. It wasn't about talent or luck; it was about hard work and dedication. I saw how my hard work paid off when I started winning tournaments. The more I practiced, the better I became. It was a cycle that fueled my passion for the game. I didn't see it as a chore anymore; I saw it as a challenge. I wanted to push myself further, to see how far I could go. I learned that practice was more than just physical; it was mental as well. I had t...
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