Novak Djokovic: From War-Torn Serbia to Tennis Superstar - The Untold Story of Resilience and Triumph | Novak Djokovic EP 702

The Daily Motivation

Lewis Howes

Education, Self-improvement

4.8 • 893 Ratings

🗓️ 10 August 2024

⏱️ 8 minutes

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"Nobody wins in war. I mean, it's terrible thing. But at the same time, as a child, you don't really have the worries that adults have. So you're living in the moment." - Novak Djokovic Growing up in war-torn Serbia, Novak Djokovic's journey to becoming a tennis legend is nothing short of extraordinary. At just 12 years old, he celebrated his birthday amidst the chaos of bombing raids, finding solace and joy on the tennis court. Despite the fear and uncertainty that gripped his nation, young Novak's passion for the sport flourished, propelled by the unwavering belief of his first coach, Yelena Genshich, who saw his potential to become world number one. Djokovic's story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. From the isolation of individual training to the camaraderie of team sports he missed out on, Novak's commitment to tennis shaped his character and drove him to unprecedented heights. His experiences during wartimes instilled in him a unique perspective on life, success, and the importance of living in the moment. Tune in to hear Novak share intimate details of his childhood, the role his family played in his success, and the lessons he learned that transcend the world of sports.

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1:07.2	You know as a parent you always think like okay who is going to be the mentor of my child so so my my both my mom and dad were really really happy with you know with I guess quality of person that Yelena Gensich was and she used to train also with
1:12.3	Monica Salish and so forth so she was probably the best person I could have at that stage and she saw me right
1:17.6	away she said okay you have you have great talent she told my parents she she said, okay, this kid can be number one of the world.
1:27.0	And I mean, and that was, exactly, and that was, it was at six or seven.
1:32.0	She told me. So for a little bit now.
1:33.8	I don't know if I would actually pursue the career
1:36.2	of a tennis player if it wasn't for the belief
1:40.0	and support that I had for my parents and her.
1:43.0	Really?
1:44.0	Yeah because I mean I of course I fell in love with the sport but you know when you're
1:48.5	dead young kids are curious so we play different you know different sports you engage yourself and
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