Bill Ackman is a well-known financier. This means he is an expert at managing large amounts of money. At 59 years old, he is very successful and confident in his business life.
However, Bill wanted a new challenge outside of his office. An avid tennis player, he decided to compete in a professional tennis match. This was a chance to test his skills against players who play for a living.
He entered the doubles match with a partner who was a retired tennis star. Even with a great partner, the game was very difficult. They were playing against a professional team that was younger and faster.
Bill and his partner fought hard, but they couldn't win. The experience was humbling for the successful financier. It showed that the skill level of a professional athlete is incredibly high and very different from being a successful businessperson. [9, 14]