<p>Have you ever doubted yourself?</p> <p>Has self-doubt ever held you back?</p> <p>Today, Jay welcomes back tennis legend Novak Djokovic for a deep and vulnerable conversation about what it truly takes to master both the external and internal journey to success. Novak reflects on the practices instilled in him from childhood: visualization, journaling, meditation, and even listening to classical music, that became the foundation of his holistic approach to self-care and peak performance. He shares how these early lessons influenced his career and his outlook on growth, spirituality, and resilience, helping him see tennis not just as a sport but as a path to becoming a better person.</p> <p>Together, Jay and Novak explore the hidden battles that come with chasing greatness, including the pressure of expectation, the tension between ego and humility, and the deep-rooted feelings of not being enough that fueled Novak’s drive from a young age. Novak opens up about the struggles of injury, criticism, and hostile environments, and how he learned to transform those moments into opportunities for growth. He emphasizes that even at the height of his career, the real work is internal, practicing surrender, emotional regulation, and presence; reminding us that success is as much about mastering the mind as it is about winning titles.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Build Mental Strength Like a Champion</p> <p>How to Turn Pain Into Purpose</p> <p>How to Practice Surrender and Let Go</p> <p>How to Use Visualization to Shape Your Future</p> <p>How to Find Balance Between Ego and Humility</p> <p>How to Recover From Setbacks With Resilience</p> <p>How to Create Daily Habits for Inner Peace</p> <p>Every challenge, setback, and victory is an opportunity to reflect, strengthen your resilience, and tap into the strength you already have. Remember, real success isn’t just about achievements, it’s about how you live, how you grow, and the impact you leave behind.</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong><em>Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe </em></strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>. </em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>03:24 What It Really Takes to Achieve Success</p> <p>06:40 How Tennis Taught Me to Evolve Off the Court</p> <p>10:59 Even the Greatest Can Feel Inadequate </p> <p>13:54 Wellness For Tennis Players</p> <p>17:35 Setting New Goals After Reaching Peak Success</p> <p>20:34 How Survival Shapes a Successful Mindset</p> <p>28:51 The Power of Surrender and Letting Go</p> <p>33:20 Emotions Are Necessary  </p> <p>38:06 Becoming the Legend You Once Admired</p> <p>48:18 Living with Appreciation, Compassion, and Respect</p> <p>51:10 How to Handle Failure with Grace</p> <p>56:57 It's Okay to Be Bored</p> <p>01:00:31 Not All Distractions Are Bad</p> <p>01:02:05 Protecting Your Mindset from Social Media</p> <p>01:04:01 The Pressure on Men to Hide Vulnerability</p> <p>01:08:29 Finding Unity Through Sports</p> <p>01:12:58 The Greatest Life Lessons from Sports</p> <p>01:16:00 Overcoming the Worst Injury of His Career</p> <p>01:23:17 Why Injury Is Every Athlete’s Greatest Enemy</p> <p>01:29:43 What’s Next for Novak?</p> <p>01:44:52 Novak on Final Five  </p> <p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p> <p>Novak Djokovic | <a href="https://novakdjokovic.com/en/">Website</a></p> <p>Novak Djokovic | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/djokernole/">Instagram</a></p> <p>Novak Djokovic | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/djokovicofficial">Facebook</a></p> <p>Novak Djokovic | <a href="https://x.com/DjokerNole">X</a></p> <p>Novak Djokovic | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@djokernole">TikTok</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>