I wrote an essay I wish I had been given when I graduated from college, retired from tennis, and began the transition from student-athlete to the “real world.”

Through this essay, I hope to provide some awareness and tools, namely around self-reflection and self-awareness, how to think about how to spend your time, what to look for in a job, and the importance of coaches and mentors.

While written through the lens of a student-athlete, hopefully some of these principles and tools apply to a broader audience.

What that, let’s jump into this rabbit hole…