Have you ever felt that 24 hours isn’t enough for you? We all have the same number of hours, whether we are the President of the country or your next-door neighbor, but what we do with them makes all the difference. Sania Mirza, a tennis star, has given us some insights into her lifestyle.

1. Hard work and discipline: Sania Mirza’s climb to the top has been fuelled by her razor-sharp vision, as the tennis player puts it. “Despite the critiques and difficulties she has endured throughout the years, Mom has taught me to be stronger. And there are no shortcuts; to reach to the top, you must work hard whether you want to or not,” she continues.

2. You appear to like what you do: It takes a certain kind of athlete to win 41 straight matches, as World No. 1 Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza had done. “When hundreds of viewers watch me perform, she is sure there will be a huge amount of pressure.” “Yes, there will be moments when you feel frustrated,” Sania adds, “but it’s critical to really enjoy what you’ve been doing in order to succeed.” “She likes working under duress because it motivates me to do my best,” she says. “Tennis is my main passion.”

3. Adaptability: One peek at Sania Mirza’s social media page reveals that the tennis champion has been all over the map. From visiting inauguration ceremonies to scheduling daily practice sessions, the 29-year-old admits that “the key is to be adaptable to ever-changing situations. And in survival while still giving your all, you must shape yourself,” she continues.

4. Be honest with yourself: Sania has never been shy about expressing her opinions, whether it’s about her unique fashion style or her journey to World No. 1. She continues, “I’ve all been encouraged to be truthful with it myself.”

5. Sania always has emphasized conservative values, whether it’s rallying support for her sister’s current business initiative or having her father attend many of her games as a frequent accompaniment. “She always has performed what she believed was proper and given credit to my family’s teachings.” “And they’ve always stood by my side and helped me grow.”