Basketball has been an important part of the author's life since age 8. It has contributed significantly to their personal and professional development in several ways. Through basketball, the author has learned (1) the values of teamwork, leadership, and considering others' opinions, (2) how to build physical and mental stamina to overcome challenges, and (3) the importance of determination, learning from mistakes, and passion to achieve goals. Basketball has also helped the author gain confidence, improve social skills and networking by meeting new people with similar interests.

1. Show us an activity that you enjoy
doing. Tell us how you think it
contributes to your personal and
professional development.
IE Business School

2. Basketball
Basketball is a team sport that requires physical as well as
mental skills to succeed.
I started playing basketball at the age of 8 when I joined my
local basketball club. Since then basketball has become a
part of my life and provides me with values that helped me
on a personal and professional aspect of my life.

3. Teamwork and Leadership
• Through teamwork I was able to trust other people to get
their job done.
• I learned how to be less selfish and think about other
people’s opinions.
• When I am playing basketball I try to set an example for
other players to follow my lead through hard work and to
encourage them to improve their game.

4. Stamina and fitness
• Basketball is a stress releasing activity that helps me deal
with every day problems.
• It builds physical and mental stamina that allows me to
overcome multiple problems in a professional and
personal level.

5. Determination and desire to get better
• I learned how to deal with looses and be calm.
• I try to learn from my mistakes and because of that I
manage to improve my game and realize that practice
and preparation makes perfection.
• I discovered that I have to be determined and serious
about everything I do in my life and not get distracted from
reaching my goals.

6. Passion about the game and confidence
• Basketball builds character and gave me the confidence
from a young age to try new activities and not be afraid of
difficult situations.
• It also made me realize that I have to be passionable
about the things I do in my life.

7. Networking and social skills
• Basketball has given me the chance to meet new people
with similar interests and expand my social network.
• I was able to improve my interpersonal skills as I had to
communicate with my teammates to guide them inside the
basketball court so that we can increase our chances of
winning.

8. Thank You