On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Novak Djokovic: “I Never Felt I Was Enough” The Secret to Turning Your Self-Doubt Into HUGE Success (Use THIS Method Today!)

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Aug 25, 2025
Novak Djokovic, a tennis legend and the record-holder for most weeks at No. 1, joins for a candid chat on self-doubt and success. He reveals how he incorporates visualization, journaling, and meditation into his routine. Novak highlights the inner battles athletes face, discussing the pressures of expectations and emotional resilience. He emphasizes that true mastery stems from within, focusing on surrender and emotional regulation. This enlightening conversation underscores the connection between personal growth and professional achievement, transforming challenges into opportunities.
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ANECDOTE

Early Mentor Built His Inner Game

  • Novak credits an early mentor who taught him visualization, journaling, classical music and poetry as a child.
  • Those practices formed a lifelong holistic approach to tennis and personal growth.
INSIGHT

Not Feeling 'Enough' Fuels Growth

  • Novak says success can coexist with a deep feeling of not being enough that still fuels him.
  • That feeling motivates him to keep setting goals and testing his physical and mental limits.
ANECDOTE

A 10 Deutschmark Turning Point

  • Novak recounts his father giving him 10 Deutschmarks and saying it was all they had, which awakened responsibility at age 12.
  • That moment made success feel like survival for his family and set his early drive.
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