Serena Williams Is A Style Icon Off And On The Court - And Her Nike Design Building Dedication Proves It
essence.comWhat would you do if you were not afraid?Serena Williams once said, “I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.” As one of the greatest athletes ever – not female athlete, but athlete, period – Williams has continued to demonstrate persistence, resilience, grace, and victory since she first stepped on the court as a teenager.
Whether it be the fear of losing a match or the fear of disappointing her loved ones, she never allowed the fear of a double fault keep her from stepping onto the court and serving it all she’s got.
While every game may not have been a victory, every step molded her into the woman she is today and earned her a building at Nike’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
When I first walked into the Serena Williams Building, I was instantly stunned. I never had the pleasure of meeting the GOAT in real life (yet), but I felt like I knew her just from the lobby alone.
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