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Tennis Great Andy Roddick Explains Why You're Never the Most Important Person in the Room How the former world No. 1 developed his network and business sense.

By Patrick Bet-David

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Tennis, believe it or not, is a lot like entrepreneurship. Both are often individual competitions where your success often depends on your talent and work ethic. They both also require repetition and engagement.

So, if you want to be a professional tennis player, former world No. 1 Andy Roddick suggests playing two-and-a-half hours a day, but engaging totally during that time. Similarly, if you want to build a business, you need to work smarter during the time you have.

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David sits down with Roddick to talk about what he's learned about business from his Hall of Fame career.

Click play to learn more.

Related: 10 Challenges Every Entrepreneur Will Face

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Patrick Bet-David

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Patrick Bet-David teaches the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and personal development while inspiring people to break from limiting beliefs or other constraints and achieve their dreams. It has been referred to as “the best channel for entrepreneurs.” Learn more from Patrick's invaluable expertise and check out Patrick's new book Drop Out And Get Schooled: The Case For Thinking Twice About College.

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