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➡️ About The Guest
Rick Macci is a renowned American tennis coach and a prominent figure in the world of professional tennis training. With decades of experience, he has been instrumental in shaping the careers of numerous tennis champions, including Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Jennifer Capriati, and Maria Sharapova. Macci’s coaching philosophy emphasizes not only physical skills but also mental toughness, making his training programs comprehensive and highly effective.
Macci is celebrated for his innovative coaching techniques, motivational speaking, and his ability to transform raw talent into world-class champions. His dedication to the sport and his impact on the careers of many top players have solidified his reputation as one of the most influential tennis coaches in history.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
02:09 - The ‘Billion Dollar Mindset’
03:42 - Rick Macci’s Journey
06:50 - Coaching Venus and Serena Williams
12:02 - Mastering the “All In” Mindset
15:08 - High-Performance Relationship Management
23:52 - Life Lessons from Rick’s Playbook
27:02 - Breaking Negative Thought Patterns
30:22 - Sponsor: The Ops Authority Podcast
31:07 - Handling Failure
34:23 - Talent vs. Mindset and Hard Work
35:36 - Neuroscience & Peak Performance
37:36 - The Power of Visualization
45:41 - Courage vs. Stupidity: Finding the Balance
50:20 - Confidence Without Ego
53:44 - Rick's Coaching Regrets with Venus and Serena
56:24 - Athletes’ Biggest Performance Challenges
1:00:43 - Connect with Rick Macci
1:04:31 - Advice for Younger Self
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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary.
On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups, and entrepreneurship.
Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures, and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas, and insights.
He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their stories to help pass those lessons on to others through both experiences and tactical strategies for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between.
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