Because you are not yet who you will one day be. I looked up at him, my guarded heart opening ever so slightly. Every match you play, you are one match closer to becoming the greatest tennis player the world has ever seen. You were not born that person. You were born to become that person. And that is why you must best yourself every time you get on the court. Not so that you beat the other person But so that I become more myself, I finished. Now youre getting it, my father said. You played the best tennis youve ever played in your life. And youre happy, I said. With me. Because I played great. Because you played the best you ever have. And every day I will play better and better, I said. Until one day, I am the greatest. Until youve reached the fullest of your potential. Thats the most important thing. We dont stop for one second until you are the best you can be, he said. We dont rest. Until its finally true. Algn da. Because then I will be who I was born to be.

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid