Rajeev Ram ON Being #1 In The World, Life On The ATP Tour & Playing With Venus Williams

In the latest episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with the former #1 doubles tennis player in the world: Rajeev Ram. Rajeev's resume is impressive: 6 time major champion, 3 straight US Open titles, and doubles silver with Venus Williams at the 2016 Summer Olympics. But even more impressive was the advice he shared on how to live a happier and more fulfilled life. The conversation spans multiple topics including: how to maximize longevity, life lessons from tennis, and an exclusive Venus Williams story.Please enjoy!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Rajeev's background and introduction (1:18) What are you most proud of?(2:02) Where and how did your love for tennis begin?(3:29) What role should parents play in a young athlete's life?(5:30) The moment Rajeev realized he could make money playing tennis(6:47) The benefits and drawbacks of a coach(10:03) Why Rajeev made the decision to focus solely on doubles tennis(11:51) Brown Sampras(13:22) How Rajeev wants people to remember him(14:34) Where Rajeev's habit of continuous self-improvement stems from(17:53) How to handle self-doubt and build self-confidence(20:41) How to stay motivated and more present in key moments(25:04) The attention to detail required to win at the highest level(28:12) How to develop mental strength and the constant battle with our own thoughts(30:12) How Rajeev deals with negativity during a tennis match(33:23) Rajeev's greatest source of pressure(34:17) Playing with Venus Williams(39:18) The relationships between players on tour(40:56) Life as a public figure(42:13) Highest and lowest moments in Rajeev's career(43:57) How Rajeev has managed to stay on top of his game at the age of 39 - a discussion on longevity (47:14) Rajeev's solution to get American tennis back on top(49:18) The art of sacrifice and is it required?(51:03) Life lessons from tennis(51:58) Rajeev's plans after tennis and the Rajeev Ram Foundation(53:31) Rajeev's routine during the tennis offseason(54:46) Rajeev's life adviceConnect with Rajeev:Twitter: https://twitter.com/RajeevRamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rajeevram318/Rajeev Ram Foundation: https://rajeevramfoundation.org/Connect with Nik:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikatanackovic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nik_Atanackovic