"I was in the tennis bubble. I wasn't thinking about the big picture. I didn't notice what they said on television, I wasn't reading any papers. I had a coach and a manager, and they kept me in the bubble"
- Boris Becker
About this Quote
This quote by Boris Becker speaks with the idea of remaining in a "bubble" and not understanding the outside world. It recommends that he was so focused on his tennis career that he was not paying attention to what was going on the planet around him. He had a coach and a manager who kept him in the bubble, indicating they kept him focused on his tennis and not on the outdoors world. This quote speaks with the concept of tunnel vision and how it can be beneficial sometimes, such as when you are attempting to achieve a goal. Nevertheless, it likewise speaks with the concept of being uninformed of the world around you and how that can be harmful. It is very important to be knowledgeable about the world around you and to stay informed.
This quote is written / told by Boris Becker somewhere between November 22, 1967 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from Germany.
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