Summary
In this reflective piece, the author, Farah Baracat, draws parallels between her experiences in competitive tennis as a child and the challenges faced during her PhD journey. She emphasizes the lessons of perseverance, responsibility, and the importance of never giving up, highlighting how these principles have shaped her academic career. Baracat attributes her mindset to the support of her parents who invested time and resources into her early sports career, illustrating how competitive sports can forge resilience and determination that last into adulthood.