When I read Andre Agassi’s “Open,” it was the first time I witnessed an athlete admitting to humanity and mistakes. If you’re honest and you learn from your struggle — the world will love you more, not less. What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned from a book lately? During my soccer career, the difference between how the men’s team and women’s team were treated and paid was egregious. Although, it is true that I found my way to soccer because of a book.

Source: New York Times April 18, 2019 09:00 UTC