Djokovic reveals for the first time the major secret behind his remarkably successful career.
Djokovic is considered the greatest male tennis player in world history. Despite winning numerous honors, the Serbian player remains eager for victory. Why is Nole never satisfied with what he has achieved? He has revealed the important reason for the first time.
Djokovic has achieved dazzling success but still yearns to reach new peaks.
In a recent interview with Jay Shetty, when asked whether he felt he had accomplished all he desired in his tennis career, Novak Djokovic responded: "Yes, and even more than that, but at the same time, I still want to achieve much more."
He stated that his greatest motivation comes from "a beautiful place" — purpose, inspiration, love for tennis, and the passion that brings happiness to fans watching him compete.
Djokovic continued: "But when it comes from, perhaps not a bad place, but a less beautiful one," he acknowledged that his second source of motivation comes from "the feeling that I am never enough."
He added: "That is linked to my early years and especially my relationship with my father — always feeling I hadn’t done enough, wasn’t good enough. It’s very emotional to mention because it remains deep in my mind, and it’s a battle I frequently face."
Djokovic’s relentless desire to win continues despite having won countless honors in his career.
The story inside Novak’s mind not only reflects cognitive beliefs but also leaves a physiological imprint. From the Polyvagal perspective (Polyvagal Theory), his nervous system is "programmed" to remain alert to danger, and this is not without reason. Childhood experiences caused his body to be biased toward detecting threats.
This bias has given Djokovic extraordinary motivation to become the player many regard as the greatest in men’s tennis history, but it also prevents him from feeling truly satisfied with his achievements.
It keeps him in a cycle of self-protection, always "wanting to do more" and never allowing himself to rest with the belief that he is enough.
Later in the conversation, Djokovic admitted: "I never feel completely satisfied because there is always a part of me that thinks I could do better. But on the other hand, I am happy, proud, and eager for the day I can look back on everything. It’s just that while I’m still competing, I don’t have time for that."
Being constantly busy in the professional environment, with training, preparation, and daily practice, leaves Djokovic no chance to pause and truly reflect or confront himself. He cannot just be Novak — a person, a boy who was once hurt, forced to win to protect his mother, father, and two brothers.
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