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“Whatever it is, people have issues and that affects you deeply. So you have to get to the bottom of it and not let that affect your life decisions and really understand why you're making the decisions you make so that way you can understand how to not do that, so I always encourage people to ask why and then to really understand you, because that's the only way to be your most successful and your most happy.”

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Venus Williams is an American tennis player born on June 17, 1980. She is one of the most successful tennis players in the history of the sport, with numerous Grand Slam titles and Olympic medals. Williams has been a dominant force in women's tennis for over two decades, known for her powerful serve and aggressive playing style. more

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