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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Nick Kyrgios ON: How to Deal with Being Misunderstood & Stop Trying to Live Up to People's Expectations

Dec 11, 2023
World-ranking professional tennis player Nick Kyrgios discusses the toll of being misunderstood and the pressure of living up to expectations. He candidly shares his journey through mental health struggles, including depression and addiction, transforming adversity into triumph by reaching the Wimbledon finals. Nick reflects on his complex relationship with tennis and the importance of authenticity, revealing his true self beyond the 'bad boy' image. He also offers insights on accepting flaws and the pursuit of joy both in sports and life.
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  • Nick Kyrgios addresses the negative branding and public perception of him as the 'bad boy' of tennis, emphasizing his caring and generous off-court character and using his platform to inspire others.
  • Kyrgios opens up about his battle with depression, self-harm, and contemplated suicide, highlighting the impact of media negativity on his mental well-being, but also finding hope and light by focusing on helping others in their difficult times.

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On-court persona and off-court personality

Nick Kyrgios discusses the contrast between his on-court persona and his off-court personality. He addresses the negative branding from the media, particularly being labeled as the 'bad boy' of tennis. Kyrgios emphasizes that his real character is caring, generous, and intellectually switched on, contrary to the public perception. He expresses the difficulty of shaking off that label, but also highlights how he uses his platform to help others going through rough patches in their lives.

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