3. John McEnroe was the world champion of
tennis for 4 consecutive years, but McEnroe
has acknowledged that he responded badly to
setbacks. He has admitted that he didn’t
maximise his potential and could have
performed better for longer.
4.
5. A GIFT? HARD WORK AND SACRIFICE?
• Starting playing tennis aged 2.
• Practised 5 days a week; every week.
• By aged 5 playing in tournaments for under 10s.
• By 8 he was allowed to play against adults in competitions.
• Had few friends in secondary school and trained in all of his
spare time.
• Aged 15 asks his mum to move to Barcelona so he can be
trained with the world’s best.
6. TYPICAL DAY FOR ANDY MURRAY:
7:30 – porridge and protein shake
9:00-11:30 – running drills
12:00 – rest/lunch
13:00 - 16:00 – technical hitting drills and endurance training
16:30 – 18:30 – in the gym for stretching and weights
19:15 – dinner and T.V.
21:30 - bed
8. • “I can’t do it”
• “I’m stuck”
• “I can’t be bothered”
• “It’s too hard”
• “I’m not clever enough”
• “He’s a boff, I’m not”
• “Can I do something easier?”
• “I’m at my MEG so I’m alright”
• “What’s the point in showing me that,
I’ll never be able to do it”
27. ‘Those with a growth mindset learn from
people; people that help them improve
by being honest and providing
constructive feedback. They seek help
from other people to ensure they
develop and grow and, providing those
who help them are of a growth mindset,
they encourage and foster a love of
learning’
Dweck
Editor's Notes
He was number 1 in the world for 4 years. He believed that talent was all, he did not love to learn. When the going got tough, he often folded.
“Gifted” musicians are “gifted” because the better they get, the harder they work:
Discuss how even today he has to work at improving his game.
