What's inspired me lately? Venus Williams gets inspiration from ligers! 

Main takeaways: Focus is circular requiring discipline, application, and endurance. Discipline is freedom. When you are disciplined you get the things that you want. Don't do a half job. Apply yourself and run the race continuing through the hard times.

I can not get over the fact how amazing and fit you look Venus. You motivate me so much!

I love the way you've taken the time to respond to all of the comments. It speaks highly about what kind of heart you have. You have a beautiful heart. Seeing this about you, has given me a greater love for you. 💐😘

Discipline as FREEDOM! I’m all about Freedom!

The first video that drew me was your video about Sjögrens. I’ve recently watched several of your videos and really just enjoy the way you speak and carry yourself. It’s so refreshing to watch a video and not having to be concerned or worried about how you’ll express yourself. Your mother did an amazing job with you and your sister, who recently became my Sister 👏🏽 I’m curious how you’re doing and how wyour condition. After process of elimination, I’ve been tested awaiting results. We’re pretty sure, but awaiting confirmation.

I am grateful for your sisterhood and friendship, V!🥰🙏🏾💕😘🤗☀️

I like how you said that black widow is more subtle and silent than a liger, and that not every one has to be the lion or king of the jungle because spiders may not be the apex predetor of the planet but as you said it "not a lot of people can beat the widow" and that's one of the reasons why i chose my animal : the three headed dog cerberus that prevents people to escape : if you want to reach what you want you have to get through him first Anyways thanks for sharing the video venus and you're technical tennis instructions are indeed helpful and insightful to me to listen to, good luck recovering 🔥💪

ive been having such a hard time lately with my health because of my sleep, but im continuing to push on and do as much as i can, thanks for the inspiration

Inspiration is many things. Its focus, its strength, determination, intelligence and love. You seem to have so much love for yourself, your family and friends and your fans. So many young tennis players look up to you and see what you have accomplished as a tennis player and as a woman. The trials you have gone through. Your victories and your defeats have inspired you to be what you have become. A champion, but most of all, a good human being. Thats what really matters is how good a person can be in their life and if you are a good person, who believes in empathy for others and caring for others, you become an inspiration for others to succeed in their lives. You also have to have love in your heart in order to inspire also. When it comes down to it, its love that inspires most of all. At least, thats how i see it. My Queen V, i ask you to continue to show all the love that you have to give. Continue to be the inspiration that others wish to achieve. I am so in love with you, my Queen! 😍😍🥰🥰😘😘🎾🎾

Venus thanks for your not giving up attitude. I also have a number of autoimmune disease and I know how it affects your body. You are such an inspiration! I am so amazed that you keep pushing through no matter what. Continue being the perfect role model that you are. Also you have the perfect speaking voice. You are a queen on and off courts.

The Grizzly Bear is the animal that inspires me. Strong, resilient, tenacious and patient. My fraternity brothers call me “Running Bear”

Talk about focus and determination! I can say I’ve seen it over the years that you really do live by those words. No wonder you two achieved as much as you did. All the best with your injuries and I hope we’ll see you play more this year.

Venus you are my biggest role model, I want to be like you one day. I love tennis and want to go pro. When I hear you talking about determination it inspires my to be the best I can be. So thank you

You are what inspire me Venus no matter the trials you always rise above with class and elegance

Keep doing this videos, Venus. I always enjoy listening to you.

Your philosophies of life are very inspiring Venus. Love your channel. Have a great year and I hope that you come over to England and win Wimbledon this year.

Thanks V for sharing!! It’s so inspiring for me ❤

A Queen indeed!! ❤️

So Happy you shared your thoughts on this topic(Inspiration) . Focus is the foundation of moving Ahead...moving Forward...I remind myself of this daily . Thank You for Encouraging us All!🤩

Feeling inspired.Thanks Venus

I would live to see a video about your tennis training. It would be incredible to watch your progress and hitting on the court. I’m so glad your not retired yet! Keep it up 😊🎾👍

Number 3 endurance is where most folks fall apart. Mental endurance especially. The mind doesn't change habits easily.

I always considered you as a black jaguar, super fast and strong. Thanks for the inspiration you keep on giving, Good Luck at Wimbledon this year will be rooting for you as always :D

“The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.” - Prov 28:1 (NKJV)

My Venus ! My Fire ! My Desire ❤❤❤

The Bear is my spirit animal. Fortitude to bounce back and progress despite challenges. (Shea Bear is one of my Tattoos).🐻🥰 Dear to my heart. I have not shared that tattoo with too many people until now. Almost 3 years later.🥰👍🏾💯

In the mind of a champion and how it separates from the pact!! Very inspiring!!!

I love you, sissy! Always good to see you, V!🙏🏾💕🥰😘

You're a freaking legend I'm in awe of Venus Williams you're a first class hofer with your sister Serena may God allow you to play tennis for another 5 years

This is why I have been in love with you since the first time I met you in 2001 just how genuine you are my Queen Venus 👑❤️🥰

Such a privilege to sit and listen to you. That is an opportunity to learn in itself. So beautiful in blue. Not too sure what animal I would be. A jaguar maybe? Lol

Keep with those videos girl, we neef your kind of inspiration ❤️

Nice to see you Venus

That's intresting. I never think about that! So will now! Thank you for sharing👋

Thanks for the inspiration. Hope to see you in Doha next year, missed you last week. My spirit animal is an African Wild Dog. I admire their agility, speed, tact and how they care for each other selflessly 🌅 Love and greetings from Matthew from South Africa 🇿🇦 living in Qatar 🇶🇦

Really interesting perspectives Venus. I don't have the same drive to win necessarily, I'm more about the experiences and what I learn from them so I guess I'd want to be more like an owl - the patience and wisdom of an owl coupled with the ability to stealthily strike when need be

You and Sharapova always inspires me as a person. Thanks Venus the queen for instilling me the vegetarian.

❤❤I love your intensity… As a retired Pro and senior tennis age group national champ. I understand what your about.😊

Enjoyed listening

V. You look AMAZING! You are glowing beautifully, sissy!🥰 40's is a blessing! You have overcome so much and with the help of God Jehovah you still rise, improve and defy the odds. Girl... being in your 40's looks GREAT on you!🥰🤭💕😘

Just watched King Richard... little Venus is such an inspiration.

I would love to see more videos with your family, especially, Oracene, Lyndrea, Serena, Alexis and Olympia!

Love you Vee❤❤❤

Gosh Venus.. Thanks for another great video.. So good to have you share so much with us! Amazing to see things through the eyes of one of the greatest ever athletes ❤️ Your energy, words and positivity are so inspiring! 🙏 Also, I don't think I'm alone in this, but it'd be so good If you could ever talk a bit about how I'm so bad at doubles! 😂 I'm sure lots of us average club players suffer with this? Is it just because some of us hate net play?? Please help!!😂 Love always to you and yours from London 🙏❤️x

I love Venus

You inspire me Venus

Dolphins are fun, agile, athletic, kind and considerate

Venus your looking Beautiful as ever!!!

She needs her own sports brand or something. Sis looks AMAZING. 🤩

Panthers are subtle, elegant, beautiful and STRONG!❤

YOU are inspiring me lately ❤. And by lately I mean all the time lol 😂

Well stated

Here's to the winner! In tennis, business, fashion, beauty, etc., etc., etc.

Love you Queen

Wow, new video 🔥😍😍

Beautiful✨

Venus, I know you hear this a lot, but I Love You!❤

I hope the tennis outfit means team Vee is back on the courts. I hope we get to see her on clay. I like Venus’ game on American green clay, gives her a little extra time to wallop the ball; but it’s a tough surface to play on with a leg injury. Green clay plays quite different to red. Looking and hoping to see the return of Claynus! 🧡 my favorite point on clay was her was MP against Cornet at the French in 2016. I remember screaming comeeee thruuuuu Vee at the TV😂😊

What inspires me is the courage people have to keep going. Everyone has challenges in life. We all have ups and downs, tragedies and joys. Keep going. Some people are able to do it despite incredibly heartbreaking circumstances. When you are going through hell you keep going or you never get out of it. If I’m an animal then I must be a mule. I can carry a heavy load and keep going, though some might say I’m the back end of a mule😂.

😘🥰😘… you inspire me ❣️

V, blue looks good on you girl.

I'm still waiting for you here in Italy and i won't give up.

I love you Vee❤️

Can you be inspired to help Coco Gauff fix her forehand? She ALWAYS talks about how "she was inspired and motivated to play tennis by Venus and Serena." She has great potential and I believe a little help from you, who's forehand was DYNAMIC, would go a long way to help her accomplish her goals.

My animal is tiger, who let me into movement and be ready for dangers, even though I feel sometimes myself alone in the action.

Napoleon Dynamite would agree. It's pretty much his favorite animal. Bred for its skills in magic. I can't be the only one that thinks of that movie every time someone mentions a liger. 😏😏

Hey Venus, great advice. Also, whenever you start going live (you have, after all, liked my comments about doing them). Do you think it's possible for you to seek out and invite Lisa Bonet (AKA Denise Huxtable from The Cosby Show) on? I mean, you and her would have great conversation. Plus, I've always wanted to interact with both you and her. Just a suggestion.😁

Absolutely beautiful

Thanks Venus Can you please do a video on your journey to tennis how you trained until you had abreak through the huddles and the truimphs till upto your Teenage years…❤

You are the giraffe animal to me(plant based) I also appreciate the skunk-like cuteness. I am the (vegan)peregrine falcon and lion. Thanks for a chance at feedback, love you so much. Hope this inspires.

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I see your energy as more of a Panther❤

I'm a black widow too! I like to work in silence but kill anyway, silently.

Immediately, I thought Cheetah for you. Explosive speed off the ground. Aye! For me, idk. Maybe the honey badger. Cause it is RUTHLESS. Also, I recognise that paintjob anywhere!That’s the Wilson Ncode NPS 95 behind you! It doesn’t fit my game today, but it was my first love, racket-wise. hehe. I’m sure I have it in my garage somewhere.

The song "roar" by Katy Perry for the ones who identifies as tigers! 🐯❤️💪🏻

Bonjour Venus je suis inspiré par le crab (crab) and Lion.

Fiona Apple has a song called Heavy Balloon that has a lyric that goes, “but you know what I spread like strawberries, I climb like peas and beans. I’ve been sucking it in so long that I’m busting at the seams.” I’ve been a runner for many years and have had a handful of injuries that made me have to stop and start over again. I never wanted to give up though and when I heard this song I was like, oh yeah that’s what I am! I’m a hardy plant that will continue to grow no matter who breaks a stem or thinks they yanked it out of the ground.

Hi, Venus. You look fabulous in your blue tennis outfit...skin glowing! I definitely believe you need to push yourself to sometimes uncomfortable limits if you really want to be a champion and success in life, whatever that maybe. Focus and believing in yourself is key to a winning life. As you know, on the court, it's a "mental" thing! Sometimes, you may not be all the way there physically, but babyeee...your mental will often get you over and beyond the finish line. I love the 🦒. She's tall and stays chillin' (you never see her sweat) but she sees things high and low and sees the game of life from all angles! Would love to see exercises that maintain flexibility & strength in arms, core and legs. Much❤🎾🙌✌♊ ❤🏆🎾

Not an animal more like a mythical creature : it's the three headed dog cerberus that's guarding the underworld. That animal is me.

Love that dress venus

i dont get the focus quote. anyone care to explain?

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I'm inspired by a lady named Venus Williams🤗🏆

I'm a combination grizzly/silverback!

When is your next tournament 😩🎾!!!

Ligers are actually a thing. They cross-bred lions and tigers but it didn't go well. I was bored one day and looked it up on Wikipedia.

How about a day in the life of Venus Williams..

You've been inspired indirectly by lions and tigers longer than you think. Fame, your hitting partner, had a full grown African lion as a "brother" as I raised MacDuff the lion many years before we became part of Team Williams. But, yes, lions are quite inspiring Vee.

How about a koalatigbear-. friendly, fierce and protective

When is your next tournament?

I'm a Liger!

There was a movie called Black Widow with Debra Winger. The tagline was 'she mates and she kills'. Your tagline could be 'She plays and she kills'. Your opponents that is. 🤣🕷

when i grow up, i wanna be a Black Liger...a mixture of my two favorite athletes on planet earth....

defund bureacracy baby

I thought you got injured at Auckland NZ 😢

Venus. you are looking like the goddess you are. Love you!

Kinda digging the poisonous frogs that sit in the jungle unbothered like, go ahead, eat me if you dare... Think they're generally called JungleFrog. And oh, they eat spiders too; BlackWidow is a delicacy 😋 Yum!

You are looking really fit, so hopefully you can play much tennis.

Haven’t seen you on u tube in a while are you ok ?

40 something? Looking 20 something. Amazing