Venus Williams
My style is kind of eclectic and I don't like to do the same thing over and over again. I like to have fun and explore myself so you won't see the same design.Collection: Design
Unfortunately the world is what it is now. People don't get along for whatever reason. As professional athletes, in a way we're almost ambassadors for peace, because sports brings everyone together.Collection: Sports
Equality for men and women, across the world, not only in sports, is the goal. We obviously have a long way to go, but every little bit helps.Collection: Equality
As long as we set up equality, we'll go in the right direction.Collection: Equality
I love the food in Thailand because of the exotic spices they use. Their style of cooking is unique to their culture and always amazing.Collection: Food
You have to let fear go. Another lesson is you just have to believe in yourself; you just have to. There's no way around it. No matter how things are stacked against you, you just have to every time.Collection: Fear
All those lessons that I've learned on the court, I have applied them to my life outside of the court in business, my company, called V Starr interiors, an interior design company, and EleVen, which I wear on court.Collection: Design
I love design.Collection: Design
I've gone to school for business, for design, for architecture.Collection: Architecture
As an athlete and as a woman, I get my confidence from playing sports because it shifts your focus from what your body looks like to what your body can do for you. That's what we all should be doing. It shouldn't be about looking perfect.Collection: Sports
Sports are a great place to show that equality can happen.Collection: Sports
In the sports arena I would say there is nothing like training and preparation. You have to train your mind as much as your body.Collection: Sports
Some people say I have attitude - maybe I do... but I think you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a winner right there.Collection: Attitude
The principle of the design - the harmony, rhythm and balance are all the same with interior and fashion design.Collection: Design
If you're not a competitor, you've just got to go home.Collection: Home
I guess rumors are more exciting than the truth.Collection: Truth
Tennis is mostly mental. Of course, you must have a lot of physical skill, but you can't play tennis well and not be a good thinker. You win or lose the match before you even go out there.Collection: Good
Interior design is a business of trust.Collection: Business
I have been recently diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease which is an ongoing medical condition that affects my energy level and causes fatigue and joint pain.Collection: Medical
If the sun comes up, I have a chance.Collection: Chance
Some people say that I have an attitude- Maybe I do. But I think that you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does- that makes you a winner right there.Collection: Attitude
I think women athletes who have been successful need to help other sports, those sports that are just emerging. That's what I've been thinking about and looking forward to.Collection: Sports
I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.
I've always found the rain very calming.
To stay interested in tennis, I have to mix it up with other things.
Set realistic goals, keep re-evaluating, and be consistent.
One who is persistent will excel.
I'm this overachiever type, I'll just work and work and I'll just do it over and over and over again.
My first job is big sister and I take that very seriously.
You have to prove that you know what you're doing. You have to have longevity. You have to stay around.
In life, there is no such thing as impossible; it's always possible.
Sometimes women who are taller aren't comfortable with it, but I love being tall.
You've got to live in the moment. When it's over, it's over.
The thing about tennis is if you stay off for two weeks, or just for three days, you can lose your rhythm quickly. So it's just a question of constant diligence and vigilance.
The day I'm not improving will be the day I hang up the racket.
I always like to win. But I'm the big sister. I want to make sure she has everything, even if I don't have anything. It's hard. I love her too much. That's what counts.
I've learned you can always achieve more than you thought you could. There are moments when I've walked off the court, and I'm like, 'I don't know how I won that match.' It was actually impossible, but it happened, and then you realize that you can push yourself much further than you ever thought, and you can make the impossible happen.
You have to do things right to stay in business, and that's not easy, and that's a choice on a daily basis, the choices you make in how to run your business and how to have a point of differentiation and how to be true to your brand, how to offer something that people want and to offer something that you love.
Life's a challenge, but that's the best part.
Everyone makes their own comments. That's how rumors get started.
When you're a big sister, it's a great job. I don't know how little sisters feel about their job, but when you're a big sister, you're supposed to take care of everything. And you feel good about it. I do.
Understanding that being nervous, having doubts and lacking confidence are emotions that are human is how you deal with it. It is okay to feel that way... and then understanding that you can work through it.
Win pretty, win ugly, just win.
Sjogren's is something you live with your whole life. The good news for me is now I know what's happening after spending years not knowing... I feel like I can get better and move on.
You can never get complacent because a loss is always around the corner.
I don't think anyone feels older. You have this infinity inside you that feels like it could go on forever.
I want to get better. Every time you lose, you learn from it, and after every win, you look to building on the tempo.
The message I like to convey to women and girls across the globe is that there is no glass ceiling.
Life is challenging but I'm always up for a challenge.
When you're on top, you're on top.