On Purpose with Jay Shetty Novak Djokovic: ON One of the Greatest Comebacks in History
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Feb 18, 2019 
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War-Torn Childhood Forged Resilience
- Novak describes growing up during the 1990s in Serbia under embargo and bombings which shaped his resilience and hunger for success.
- He credits hardship for gratitude and motivation to show the world someone from a war-torn country can excel.
Befriend The Ego Instead Of Fighting It
- Novak reframes ego from enemy to teammate and urges befriending and channeling it constructively.
- He recommends creating a controlled environment to harness ego without being dominated by it.
Open Mind Is His Core Achievement
- Novak identifies his greatest achievement as maintaining an open mind which allows natural processes to flourish.
- He argues open-mindedness enriches life, joy, and emotional balance beyond mere skills or trophies.