Sharapova headlines Under 30 Summit

Forbes must have some exceptional data stating that its Maria Sharapova content performs exceptionally. Oft-fond of covering the embattled WTA star, its latest pieces of work feature her comments from Forbes' Under 30 Summit both in the context of how she and fellow Olympic medalists Michael Phelps, Aly Raisman, and others respond to challengesand how she and Bethany Mota, another "marketing mastermind" woman entrepreneur,handle business decisions.

"Even when I’m rusty," said the quite-rusty Sharapova, "and get back on the court, walking, and you see the paint and the white lines, it’s what I know, and know best, and love to do. When I wake up, it’s the first thing I want to do."

She made those comments at the Under 30 Summit where she appeared in the nick of time, as she will turn 30 on April 19, just one week before she can return to tour-level competition following a closely watched ban-shortening decision.

Sharapova also addressed her initial reluctance and even intimidation among older business-realm veterans when she stepped headlong into their territory by creating her Sugarpova brand. She started that company four years ago with $500,000, and notably still owns 100 percent of it.

"When you’re the one that’s actually paying a bill, when you’re saying yes or no, that’s challenging,” Sharapova offered alongside Mota, a self-made YouTube star. “But isn’t that the position that we want?"

And therein lies the most interesting thing about Sharapova these days: Just about everyone would trade places with her these days, and at the same time, no one would.

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