Edelweiss Mutual Fund Managing Director Radhika Gupta recently praised tennis legend Roger Federer’s speech at Dartmouth College in a tweet, calling it a “heartwarming 25-minute watch.” Gupta admired Federer’s simple, thoughtful, and vulnerable delivery, noting that the tennis lessons he shared apply deeply to both careers and investing.
Gupta highlighted three key takeaways from Federer’s speech that were of resilience, talent and failure.
Federer said that while many perform well initially when they are fast, fit, and clear-minded, true champions shine when their bodies are tired, their minds are wandering, and their discipline is fading. Gupta echoed this sentiment, stating, “Resilience is lasting for the long term.”
Federer redefined talent as more than a natural gift, encompassing grit, trust, patience, discipline, and self-management. Gupta remarked, “In the investing world too, all these are talents, more than picking funds and stocks.”
The Federer speech at Dartmouth is such a heartwarming 25 minute watch. A master class in speaking ironically from someone who doesn’t give speeches - simple, thoughtful and vulnerable. And the tennis lessons apply so deeply to both careers and investing.Three things that…
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— Radhika Gupta (@iRadhikaGupta) June 11, 2024
Radhika Gupta concluded with a reflection on life beyond professional success, quoting Federer: “Life is beyond the court, the office, and certainly money. It is about being happy, using power, influence, and wealth to spread joy, those memories with family and friends… and just being good.” She urged her followers, “Never let happiness be decided by an NAV.”
Dartmouth College awarded Roger Federer Doctor of Humane Letters honourary degree for his philanthropic work in US on Sunday. In his commencement speech, Federer, 42, said he is what he is today not just because of talent but because it took years of hard work.
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