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Guest on On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 3 books · 2 episodes across 1 podcast

Novak Djokovic is a professional tennis player widely recognized as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport, known for his dedication to mental conditioning, mindfulness, and personal development. During an appearance on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Novak Djokovic discussed the book The Power of Surrender by Judith Orloff, along with David R. Hawkins's work on letting go, explaining that he was currently reading the text to help address his lifelong struggles with surrendering control, stemming from his upbringing, character, and personal life story. In a previous appearance on the same podcast, Novak Djokovic reflected on Ryan Holiday's book Ego Is the Enemy, noting that while he initially believed the ego was strictly an enemy to be conquered, his perspective had shifted toward the idea that the ego should instead be befriended. Through these reflections, Novak Djokovic demonstrated how psychological and philosophical literature supports his athletic mindset, emotional resilience, and ongoing personal growth.

Books recommended by Novak Djokovic

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  1. Ego Is the Enemy

    Ryan Holiday · Discussed · 1 episode

    Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday is a modern philosophy book that examines how unchecked ambition and pride hinder personal success and fulfillment.

    Discussed
    “I've been thinking firstly that ego is the enemy, but actually now I'm I'm kind of more leaning towards the theory that that ego is is it should be befriended”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty CELEBRITY ATHLETE Reveals The MINDSET You Need To WIN IN LIFE | Novak … 2020-09-19 Listen at 1:49
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Letting go

    David R. Hawkins · Discussed · 1 episode

    Letting Go by David R.

    Discussed
    “I'm actually reading this book uh one of the books that I'm reading currently is you know the power of surrendering and letting go. It is an amazing book for me at at the moment because because of my upbringing and because of my character and because of my life story hard for me to let go.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Novak Djokovic REVEALS His Secret Mindset Shift That ENDS Self-Doubt..… 2025-08-25 Listen at 33:17
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The Power of Surrender

    Judith Orloff, M.D. · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “I'm actually reading this book uh one of the books that I'm reading currently is you know the power of surrendering and letting go. It is an amazing book for me at at the moment because because of my upbringing and because of my character and because of my life story hard for me to let go.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Novak Djokovic REVEALS His Secret Mindset Shift That ENDS Self-Doubt..… 2025-08-25 Listen at 33:17
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Novak Djokovic REVEALS His Secret Mindset Shift That ENDS Self-Doubt...On Purpose with Jay Shetty2025-08-252
CELEBRITY ATHLETE Reveals The MINDSET You Need To WIN IN LIFE | Novak Djokovic & Jay ShettyOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2020-09-191