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Nikola Jokić On Minimizing Pressure With Preparation, Wanting A Low-Profile Life, and His Purpose
Dec 28, 2023
Nikola Jokić, a two-time MVP and teammate of MPJ, discusses his evolution as a player, minimizing pressure, wanting a low-profile life, and staying motivated. They also talk about the importance of mental preparation in sports, team culture, and the significance of habits and self-reflection.
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- Preparation is key to minimizing pressure and nerves in basketball games.
- Nikola Jokić prioritizes living a low-profile life and wants to be remembered as a father rather than just a basketball player.
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Motivation and Obsession with Winning
Nicole Yochas emphasizes that his motivation comes from being obsessed with winning. Winning has become a lifestyle for him and his team, and they have fun when they win. Losing doesn't feel right to them anymore. Yochas believes that feeling pressure and fear is normal and necessary for success, and he prepares himself mentally for different game scenarios.
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