JOURNAL ARTICLE

Naomi Osaka: the things I didn't do to succeed.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Osaka, Naomi 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the importance of setting personal boundaries and the power of saying no, as experienced by professional tennis player Naomi Osaka. She reflects on her decision to withdraw from the 2021 French Open as a turning point in prioritizing her mental health and self-care over external expectations. Osaka emphasizes that protecting oneself involves daily choices, including recognizing limits, resting intentionally, and maintaining privacy, especially regarding her family. She encourages readers, particularly young women, to understand that ambition and limits can coexist, and that success can come from knowing what not to do as much as from what one chooses to do. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2026/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193633968
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