Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Masaba Gupta on Tennis Failure and Business Success
Masaba Gupta, a famous fashion designer and entrepreneur, once tried to become a professional tennis player but failed because she couldn't control her mind.
She had the physical strength but struggled with her aggression.
Now, she uses that same aggression to run her successful businesses.
Dr. Divya Shree K R, a psychiatrist, gives tips on how to handle failure.
She says it's important to acknowledge your feelings, learn from your mistakes, and keep moving forward.
Failure is a normal part of life and doesn't define your worth.
Masaba Gupta attempted to become a professional tennis player but failed due to mental control issues.
She now uses her aggression positively to run her design and beauty labels.
Dr. Divya Shree K R provides tips on handling failure, including acknowledging feelings and building resilience.
Failure is a normal part of life and doesn't define your worth.
Celebrating small wins and keeping moving forward are key to overcoming setbacks.
- Who
- Masaba Gupta, Dr. Divya Shree K R
- What
- Masaba Gupta's failure in tennis and her subsequent success in business, along with expert advice on handling failure.
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- To share Masaba Gupta's journey and provide expert advice on overcoming failure.
Masaba Gupta's Perspective
Dr. Divya Shree K R's Perspective
Handling Failure
Masaba Gupta's Perspective
Masaba Gupta turned her failure in tennis into a driving force for her business success by channeling her aggression positively.
Dr. Divya Shree K R's Perspective
Dr. Divya Shree K R emphasizes acknowledging feelings, reframing the narrative, and building resilience to overcome failure.
- Masaba Gupta
- Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur
- Dr. Divya Shree K R
- Consultant psychiatrist, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
- Tennis Career
- Masaba Gupta attempted to become a professional tennis player but failed due to mental control issues.
- Business Ventures
- Masaba Gupta runs her own design and beauty labels.
- Failure Management Tips
- Acknowledge feelings, reframe the narrative, analyze the situation, focus on the positive, learn and adapt, build resilience, celebrate small wins, keep moving forward.