The Secret to Eliminating Toxicity: Unveiling Your Core Values | Venus Williams 

Hi Venus, I’m so happy to have found you on RU-vid. You’re such an inspiration and at the same time you have made yourself relatable to everyone by sharing your thoughts and experiences. I really appreciate all that you have to say! In terms of tennis, I wonder if you could speak about the types of fitness training you did in your childhood? …I’m specifically curious about the very early years of your tennis journey such as when you were 5-10 years old, etc. Thank you!

Yes. Your post match interviews should be examples used as training material. The swagger, calmness while being assertive you demonstrated and continue to demonstrate is what I try to work on. It's applicable to everyday life not just tennis. How you never lashed out at some of the offensive line of questions is admirable. You are a pro at shutting down rude questions - eloquent and to the point.

A woman of Integrity we can all learn from.

Thank you for this because toxicity seems even more prevalent with the likes of social media.

You and Serena are the BEST example of overcoming toxicity absolute strength over all those toxic people.

"Alot of people who are toxic, they dont necessarily want alot of resistance" this was a powerful video 💯🙌🏽

Toxicity can ruin people spiritually, emotionally, physically and financially. Values are a must.

Very well said! I really love the self elimination aspect of the topic. It's painful but necessary. Thank you for your insight.

I always love ❤️ venus 💕 and serena especially Venus. She never tried to be what she isn't. A woman of integrity and her high cheek bone that always looks exotic. You still shines. You are the perfection of a nubian Queen 👑✨🙏

Hey V, you're 100% correct, toxic people are like the roaring lion in the Bible prowling around looking for someone to devour, and like you said you have to stand up for yourself! Or else they will devour you just like in 1 Peter 5:8 👍👍

The fact that Venus Williams goes through all these comments and gives it a like, interact with her fans here is so beautiful and sign of importance and togetherness with her. I am from Kenya and in her videos i feel like i am listening to her while seated with her in the same room. Her wisdom is God given. Bless you ❤

I would love to learn more by seeing a video on working with toxic people in your life to make it work and go in a positive direction without being too abrasive and at the same time not being controlled or taken advantage of.

So right. Make it immediately clear about our essential and ineludible values at the first or second date with a person. It will save both of you a lot of time and energy.

Thanks Venus! I have family member that when I call them out and be truthful they would say something like “now I feel bad 😢”. They instantly become the victim! I can’t wait for part 2!

Let's go V! Racism in tennis really shows itself in fan chatter. Haters can stay pressed. S&V changed the game. Shout out to the minorities playing the game!

Great motivation great topic, venus I want counceling about this particular topic.

Thanks Venus for everything you've been sharing. It's been appreciated.

Ms. Williams, Such eloquence- a truly caring, amazing human being you are! So talented in so many ways! I appreciate these words of wisdom and encouragement - and I’m a couple decades older than you - I just can’t believe the timeliness of this post- it means a lot to me at this moment, especially coming from you - thank you!😊

Pleaseeee continue to touch on this subject. I have been struggling with creating barriers with my toxic relationships and its detrimental to me in the end.

Yes, please do a video on values. They are the foundation for better boundaries.

I submit that anyone who's toxic can be illuminated. This includes family as well! When necessary, unapologetically rid yourself of them as well!# Guard your PEACE

Wow! Your spoken delivery is special. I appreciate your clarity and calmness! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

I am so happy for Venus Williams 💕 .

Hi Venus! It's good to see another video from you. Peace and blessings.

Hey, V! Some wise words there and definitely words worth living by. The fact that I can attest to the truth of your words and recall my own experiences of a similar nature are confirmation of the universality of what you spoke about. Thank you for using your platform to share this positive message and for adding your voice and making yourself heard on the importance of these life-affirming values. I can see how this would have aided your own development over the years. Much love from this side of the world!

Thank you so much for posting this amazing video! Even as an adult, I learned a lot from you. Please make more videos, as these are incredibly valuable. I would love to see an in depth video too on how you went about finding or building your upon your values. Sending you peace and love.

Any time i receive a notification from you is like i have to stop everything from work to family conversations 😂 Venus my girl ❤

This is amazing Venus, honestly everyone needs to know their values. Otherwise, you can find yourself being controlled by people who are filled with toxicity... thanks for sharing and waiting for part 2.

Love love love this!!! Awesome topic and thanks for the advise on how to address it in the moment ❤

Your videos are such an inspiration ❤️ tennis is my life and I've had to deal with so many toxic people in it. Thank you for your videos!

WOW Venus.... This is bang on point..... this is pure gold 👌

Thanks for sharing this V !!!

Unfortunately we all have to face toxicity in our lives whether its directly aimed at us or indirectly aimed at something or someone we support. I just do my best to not let it get to me, but yes it can be very tough to deal with. I concentrate on the good things i do and on my friends that believe in the same things. I feel that if you let toxic people steal your joy, you cannot feel the happiness in the things that makes you smile. Its hard not to take things personally, but i do what i can to move forward and keep my happiness level up. I love you Queen V! 😍

Looking forward to part two! Also interested in YTs on your nutrition and health. Loved the one you did a while back on your supplements.

Thanks Venus. Enjoyed this video,can't wait for part 2.

Loved this video- so useful!

You inspire me on and off the court, Miss Venus Ebony Williams ❤❤❤

Forever relevant ❤ Values, boundaries and living in truth! Keep on shining Vee 🌟 And thank you for everything - you honestly can't be thanked enough 💐

Hi Venus love the video. Hope to see more.

So smart. So beautiful. I need to work on not falling for toxicity with toxicity.

Thank you for sharing this, interesting change of pace from your other videos. I am personally dealing with some toxicity from people close to me and it has been a challenge to deal. I wonder if you have any examples you'd like to share in part 2?

Thanks for sending a positive message into the social media universe.

Hi, Venus, I was watching your videos on going back to your hometown and came across this video. I have looked for videos that would help me in dealing with a very toxic relationship with my sister. I enjoyed this video because it touched on so many things that I was going through trying to keep my relationship with my sister. Unfortunately I had to stop talking to her after over two decades of toxicity. When i eliminated her from a part of my daily life, I was able to achieve higher levels in my business and I felt a huge burden lifted. I am still estranged from my sister and hopefully in part 2 of your " How to Deal With Toxicity Video " I will take away some tips that will help me to deal with the relationship between my sister and I!

Absolutely loved the video, thank you for reminding how important the values are! i have been in some kind of a maze about my values and was just about to get out of it, so it really helped me out as a final and a good push!

Where are you playing next? Sending love from NZ!!! ❤❤❤

Thanks so much Venus 🙏 for being so open, honest and sharing so many emotional and philosophical things that you've experienced in your life's journey.. Love your content and videos ❤ Big thanks and love to you and yours from London 🙏❤️

Great PSA. Thank you for this. Looking forward to part 2.

I'm so excited to listen to you, I don't see you often on social media, you're such a great person and I sincerely wish you will have the experience of being born again. That will be a great transformation of life for you. God bless you

Loving it girl! This really is true I value my time, family, friendships, boundaries and plans for the future. Toxic things, ideas or people can hit the fan! Lol ❤

Love this. Since Hollywood is shut down I’ve gone back to school to start a career in therapy. I’ve started referring to toxicity as “dysfunction” and defining it as “working against yourself”. Toxic behavior-which causes conflict-will always end up hurting the toxic person. Sticking to values when faced with conflict will prevent you from behaving in a way will hurt you later.

Love you so much Venus. Really thank you for these kinds of videos. They are so helpful ❤ Looking forward to seeing you in San Diego 🎉 Keep GOING VEE 💪🏾💪🏾

Well spoken, done and spotlighted Venus. Wisdom gives and guides life. Continue shining in truest beauty for many, dear friend...😇

Hello Venus I like the expanstion regarding how important is to have values in our life

Venus, you are so smart and relay everything from such a good and calm place. I'm about your age and it's just so nice to listen to someone I feel like I can relate to even if we are different. :)

Needed this🙏🏾💓

Thank you for this vid. ❤❤❤

I’m a 90s kid I can live without social media as I grew up in a time when my scrolling was on the streets or swimming in the many swimming holes around my country Australia. You tube is my thing because matches I used to only read about in the paper as a kid I can actually watch. Tournaments like Zurich 1998 or Stanford 2000…highlight reels are the only treasures lol

I'm in love with this woman and everything about her #QueenVenus 👑💗💚🥰🎾✨️

Great content. Thanks for sharing

Thank you, Venus 🖼️🌿🎡🥰

nice Venus, one of my favourite types of your videos - your life advices, of course alongside videos about your present and past experiences... tennis videos are also cool which turns out that in fact i like all of your videos haha ;* have a nice day, waiting for your fall matches and future videos, with part 2 of how to deal with toxic people :D

Awesomeness Truespeak Thank You For All You Do 🔥🇺🇸🆙🌎

I received this message. Thank you so very much for this important information. 🎉🎉

VENUS, please post tennis tutorial instructional videos. How to hit a proper LOB and a DROP SHOT in tennis. THANKS VENUS! much love!❤

Thanks, Venus! ❤

Love your tennis tutorials!, Really interesting to listen to you talk about values and toxic people as most of us can relate to this X

That's so true, we don't need to "cut people off" but by honoring our truth and standing firm in our values people who aren't aligned with us will naturally self-eliminate. We can achieve the same end leading with love and integrity as opposed to hostility.

Las relaciones humanas son muy complejas y, supongo que en el tenis son aún más sensibles y delicadas. Tengo la fortuna de haber esquivado las relaciones tóxicas que se presentaron, sobre todo en el puesto de trabajo, pero lo que más me satisface es haber formado una familia que vive en armonía, amor y respeto mutuo. También debo decir que, desde hace 10 años que juego al tenis, y encontré compañeros a los que también considero como hermanos, una nueva familia, porque son afines, respetuosos y con muchos valores (hay alguno u otro tóxico, pero afortunadamente entre los compañeros nos alcanza para divertirnos cada semana y quedarnos con gusto de volvernos a ver). Como el gusto que me da verte y escucharte apreciada y hermosa Venus. Gracias por compartir tus invaluables consejos y vivencias. Saludos cordiales. P.D. Si ves a Serena le dices que también la admiro mucho. Abrazo.

You such a inspiration ❤ vee

Yes, please do a video on how to determine your Core Values

I agree that if you can't get rid of all the toxic people on your life at the very least you can take steps to minimize the toxicity.

Very Very educational.

You are a professional athlete! Thank you!!! I wish my son-in-law would learn a few of your strong character traits!

Love this!!!…

You are such a class act ❤

Hi Venus, Super cool hairstyle and also colour ❤❤❤ About the video : it's so simple and understandable thank you ❤❤❤ When I look back my 50 years past what I remember my values and also Toxic people which I met through out my journey which caused a time loss and was a waste of time. I can see this and understand you very easily at age 50. I will use your points to explain my kid what is Toxicity and advice him how to keep away from Toxicity!

I like it Venus...nice subject & thanks for sharing.

I've been living with a narcissist and her flying monkey for almost seven years 😢. Either I live here with them, or live homeless in my car. It's (literally) a nightmare. I say literally because when I was a child, I acually had dreams/nightmares over and over again of being here. I always wondered what the meaning of that dream was. Now I know.

Words of wisdom 🙌🏽

This is Gonna b so Insightful VW🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Friday😀….

Just found your channel. Instant sub! You were always my favorite. Then it was Serena. Now it’s you again. Ok, let’s call it a tie. Great stuff.

I know what you mean by "Values" and it has change my life sticking to them they are the responsibility to me being that Pillar in my Family and I must say it now it is following Christian Values what I have learned in my journey in life gotta have a balance I know however I noticed that my Hood life has slowly just faded.away along with those that want to stick to that life style while I'm still.around them I don't do drugs while others do and just that pushes them away I will rather be sober & coherent I know my boys are watching me there still small and that toxic old violent me has to perish its hard and i still have that toxic behavior in me sometimes however im still learning...well Venus Blessings hope you enjoy you're weekend homegirl today for me is Pizza on Friday with my little ones and Tennis in the Chula Vista parks here. Lets say it: To God Belong the Glory!

Hey Vee, your words are inspiring as usual. I also can’t wait until you possibly go live on YT in the future and do one with Lisa Bonet also. You did heart my previous comments suggesting them so we’ll see

Love ya V 🙋🏽‍♀️

Great insights ❤

I love me some Venus Williams, you are so intelligent and beautiful and such a great athlete and a better person. That goes for Serena, also!

So right ❤

Thanks a lot for the video. Can you please do a video on handling emotions during the game, my little girl is playing Juniors and she gets really upset when her opponent makes bad calls, and the anger messes up her precision. She calls the officials at times but they are so few and stay a while and then have to go to other courts. She knows to always make the right call regardless of what the other person is doing (values 😊) which makes the game unfair 🤷🏽‍♀️. Any advise would be helpful.

That’s it. I want you to be my counselor.👍👍👍

Yes please do a video on values. I call them standards.

Buen video,gracias por publicar, esperó un vídeo de ejercicios

Venus is class.

Watching from Saskatchewan 🇨🇦

luvit, sis!😊❤️

Hi Venus , do you have any recommendations for SELF - CONFIDENCE when playing a game of tennis , i mean because of lack of self confidence , my tennis level drops down and doesn't reflect the real way i play during training or a friendly match with one of my friends .. is there any kind of rituals to follow to strenghen self confidence and attack with full power in any game ... thank you in advance :)

Word 🆙

This is a “drops mic” moment!

Thank you Venus Williams compliment reflection but not simple to individuaize toxicity why the world is complex is to be necessary meditation.

I would love to see you teach us how to beat pushers (players who give you no pace balls) and moon ball players. Thanks

Yesss Grow so that "they" can self eliminate 💙