Referenced Resources

People

• Novak Djokovic - The primary guest of the interview, a world-renowned tennis player. He discusses his career, mindset, personal journey, and future projects.
• Jay Shetty - The host of the podcast “On Purpose”, interviewer of Novak Djokovic. He is described as the host of the number one health and wellness podcast in the world.
• Vanessa Bryant - Mentioned in the context of a story about Kobe Bryant’s dedication to his fans, highlighting his commitment to playing through injury.
• Kobe Bryant - Mentioned in relation to his philosophy on analyzing losses and his dedication to playing through injury for his fans.
• Roger Federer - Mentioned as a rival of Novak Djokovic, particularly in the context of their epic Wimbledon final and as one of his greatest rivals.
• Rafael Nadal - Mentioned as a rival of Novak Djokovic, particularly in the context of their grueling matches, including the longest Grand Slam final in history.
• Pete Sampras - Mentioned as Novak Djokovic’s idol growing up.
• Cristiano Ronaldo - Mentioned as an athlete whose continued passion and emotional response to loss are admired.
• Lewis Hamilton - Mentioned as a fellow legend in sports whose mindset is admired.
• Carmelo Anthony - Mentioned in a discussion about the openness of younger athletes to guidance from senior players in different sports.
• Ivan Ljubicic - Mentioned as a Croatian tennis player who influenced Novak Djokovic.
• Brian Johnson - Mentioned as someone who dedicates his life to understanding conditions for a long and healthy life, and in the context of his extreme approach to health and supplements.
• Dr. Jim Lehrer - Mentioned as a psychologist and co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, who worked with Novak Djokovic on self-discovery and future vision.
• Yelena Djokovic - Novak Djokovic’s wife, described as his rock, a partner in his journey, and someone who challenges him.
• Mark Stilitano - Novak Djokovic’s partner in the wellness brand Scylla, and a close friend.
• Tav Keen - Novak Djokovic’s partner in the Regenesis pod project.

Organizations

• Mayo Tennis - Mentioned as the context for Novak Djokovic’s identity as the world’s number one player.
• On Purpose - The name of Jay Shetty’s podcast, described as the number one health and wellness podcast in the world.
• ATP Tour - Implied as the professional tennis tour where players compete.
• IMG - Mentioned as a potential agency Novak Djokovic’s father hoped to get him recruited by in the US.
• Knicks - Mentioned in relation to Carmelo Anthony, a basketball player for the team.
• Human Performance Institute (HPI) - Mentioned as an organization co-founded by Dr. Jim Lehrer, where Novak Djokovic worked on self-discovery.
• Universities in the United States - Mentioned as conducting a scientific study on the Regenesis pod.

Documents

• Gita - Referenced as an ancient text of India, discussing the concept of being on a battlefield.

Tools

• AI assistant - Mentioned in the context of being mindful of the tools we trust, specifically an AI named Claude.
• Claude - An AI assistant described as “if-you-know-you-know” and created by Anthropic, noted for empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Claude Pro - A premium version of Claude, offering special offers on premium capabilities.
• Phone - Mentioned as a distraction and a tool that people use to suppress thoughts.
• TV - Mentioned as something people often turn on first thing in the morning.
• Computer - Implied as a tool used for analysis and research.
• Video tapes - Mentioned as a tool used in Novak Djokovic’s early training to watch and analyze great tennis players.
• Laptop - Implied as a tool used for work and communication.
• Tablet - Mentioned in the context of Brian Johnson taking numerous tablets.
• MRI - A medical imaging tool used to diagnose Novak Djokovic’s ruptured meniscus.
• Crutches - Used by Novak Djokovic during his recovery from a knee surgery.
• Supplementation - Mentioned as something Novak Djokovic uses and is developing products for.
• Near-infrared technology - Mentioned as a gadget incorporated into the Regenesis pod.
• Far-infrared technology - Mentioned as a gadget incorporated into the Regenesis pod.
• Pulse electromagnetic frequency devices - Mentioned as gadgets incorporated into the Regenesis pod.
• Vibrational frequencies devices - Mentioned as gadgets incorporated into the Regenesis pod.
• Sound therapy devices - Mentioned as gadgets incorporated into the Regenesis pod.
• Light therapy devices - Mentioned as gadgets incorporated into the Regenesis pod.
• Faraday cage - Mentioned as a feature of the Regenesis pod to protect from harmful radiation.

Technologies

• AI - Mentioned as something people are hearing about everywhere and needing to be mindful of.
• Internet - Mentioned as providing access to incredible things and resources.
• TikTok - Mentioned as a platform where highlights of tennis matches can be watched.
• Instagram - Mentioned as a platform for audience engagement and feedback.
• 5G technology - Mentioned in the context of harmful radiation that the Regenesis pod aims to protect against.
• Wi-Fi technology - Mentioned in the context of harmful radiation that the Regenesis pod aims to protect against.

Other

• Grand Slams - Major tennis tournaments that Novak Djokovic has won 24 of.
• Wimbledon - A major tennis tournament, described as the holy grail of tennis, and an experience Novak Djokovic’s guest had.
• Centre Court - The main court at Wimbledon, where Novak Djokovic was seen playing.
• Locker room - A place where athletes interact and prepare, mentioned in the context of Novak Djokovic’s early career and rivalries.
• Christianity - Mentioned as a religion Novak Djokovic is proud of and open to learning from.
• Spirituality - A broad concept discussed in relation to personal growth and well-being.
• Yoga - Mentioned as a practice Novak Djokovic started engaging in.
• Prayer work - A practice mentioned by Novak Djokovic for connecting with a higher power.
• Mindfulness - A practice mentioned by Novak Djokovic for connecting with a higher power.
• Meditation - A practice mentioned by Novak Djokovic for connecting with a higher power.
• Conscious breathing - A practice mentioned by Novak Djokovic for connecting with a higher power.
• Visualization practice - A practice mentioned by Novak Djokovic for connecting with a higher power.
• Classical music - Mentioned as something Novak Djokovic’s trainer had him listen to daily for its importance.
• Poetry - Mentioned as something Novak Djokovic’s trainer had him read.
• Journaling - Mentioned as an activity done while listening to classical music.
• NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) - Mentioned as one of the techniques Novak Djokovic has practiced.
• Qigong - Mentioned as a practice Novak Djokovic loves.
• Chinese traditional medicine - Mentioned as a tradition whose practices Novak Djokovic finds super good and important.
• The Power of Surrendering and Letting Go - A book Novak Djokovic is currently reading.
• Deutschmarks - A former currency, mentioned in the context of Novak Djokovic’s father giving him 10 Deutschmarks when they had little money.
• Prince Cup - A junior tennis event Novak Djokovic was planning to play in the US.
• Orange Bowl - A junior tennis event Novak Djokovic was planning to play in the US.
• IMG - Mentioned as a potential agency for sponsorships.
• Roland Garros - A major tennis tournament where Novak Djokovic had a knee injury.
• Paris Olympics - Mentioned as the location where Novak Djokovic won a gold medal in 2024.
• Rio de Janeiro Olympics - Mentioned as the location where Novak Djokovic experienced a significant loss in 2016.
• Davis Cup - A team tennis competition where Novak Djokovic has experienced strong emotions after losses.
• SELA - Novak Djokovic’s new hydration supplement brand.
• Regenesis Pod - A project Novak Djokovic is involved in, a capsule designed for rest and rejuvenation.
• Sleep formula - A product under development for the Scylla brand.
• Nootropic formula - A product under development for the Scylla brand.
• Gut formula - A product under development for the Scylla brand.
• Human beings - Discussed as social and tribal beings who need to belong and be supported.
• Monk in Tibet - Mentioned as an example of someone who meditates extensively, yet might still experience negative thoughts.
• Orthodox Christian priest in Greece - Mentioned as an example of someone who prays extensively, yet might still experience negative thoughts.
• Zen Buddhism teachers - Mentioned in the context of learning to manage negative emotions.
• Law of Attraction - Mentioned as a principle related to thinking good thoughts.
• Law of giving and taking - Mentioned as a principle related to reciprocity.
• Subconscious mind - Discussed in terms of its control over daily life and how it can be programmed.
• Autopilot - Mentioned in relation to the subconscious mind controlling a large portion of daily actions.
• Multitasking - Discussed as a capability enabled by the subconscious mind.
• Karma - Mentioned as a potential factor influencing life, related to past lives.
• Destiny/Divine purpose - Mentioned as factors beyond individual control.
• Healthy habits - Discussed as important for well-being.
• Nutrition - A factor in Novak Djokovic’s transformation, including removing gluten, dairy, and refined sugar.
• Gluten intolerance - Diagnosed in Novak Djokovic, leading to dietary changes.
• Inflammation - Mentioned in relation to dairy products and their effect on the body.
• Recharged batteries - A feeling Novak Djokovic aims to provide with the Regenesis pod.
• Human study - Being conducted in US universities on the Regenesis pod.
• Legacy - Discussed as the mark people leave on the world.
• Thumbstone - Used as a metaphor for how someone wants to be remembered.
• Golden medal for my country - A specific achievement Novak Djokovic hopes for in the Paris Olympics.
• The best slam finals in history - Describing a match against Nadal.
• Clay court matches - Described as the slowest and most physical surface in tennis.
• Roland Garros - The tournament where Novak Djokovic and Nadal had many challenging matches on clay.
• Poetry in motion - Describing the artistic quality of matches between top players.
• The greatest champion - A quality Pete Sampras possessed, admired by Novak Djokovic.
• Men’s sports - Discussed as often lacking room for vulnerability and emotions.
• Olympic games - Described as rare and special, occurring every four years.
• Team sports - Mentioned as Novak Djokovic’s country’s traditional sports.
• The best qualities of sport - Discipline, teamwork, timeliness, commitment, showing up.
• Toxic side of sports fandom - Mentioned in relation to domestic violence statistics linked to football match outcomes.
• Choreographies of fans - Described as art and beautiful in basketball and football games.
• Never giving up spirit - A value taught by professional sports.
• Art - Compared to the artistic nature of intense tennis matches.
• School of life - How sports can be viewed as.
• Ecosystem - Mentioned in relation to the world and the health and wellness field.
• Balancing tennis with other interests - Novak Djokovic’s current focus.
• Internal inadequacy/feeling of not being enough - A common theme discussed in relation to successful people.
• Empathy - A quality that is needed more on the planet.
• Compassion - A quality that is needed more on the planet.
• Ego - Mentioned as something that can be detrimental if not managed.
• Humane thing - Described as accepting and embracing difficult emotions.
• Wellness, mindfulness, well-being space - A space where narratives about positivity are sometimes presented unrealistically.
• Consciousness - Described as something that comes naturally but requires practice to connect with one’s true self.
• Human beings - Described as spiritual beings, souls in a body.
• Nature - Recommended as a place to spend time for healing and rejuvenation.
• Uphill walking - A physical activity that enhances presence and focus.
• Physiology - Mentioned as something that can help calm the mind.
• Emotionally regulate - The process of managing one’s emotions.
• Disrupting the pattern - The benefit of distractions in preventing negative thought spirals.
• Broader audience - Competitors in Jay Shetty’s industry might compete for this.
• Team members - Cannot fully relate to an athlete’s experience.
• Contact sport - Basketball is mentioned as an example.
• Vulnerability - Often seen as weakness in men’s professional sports.
• Champions mentality - A trait possessed by Cristiano Ronaldo.
• Friendship - Valued by Jay Shetty within his industry.
• Authenticity - Appreciated by Jay Shetty in Novak Djokovic’s approach to his products.
• 0.0001% mindset - What Jay Shetty is interested in discovering from top athletes.
• Sacrifice - Implied in the dedication required for high-level sports.
• Adrenaline - Needs to be filtered or rechanneled after a sports career.
• Broader interests - Novak Djokovic has many in addition to tennis.
• Optimal health - A goal of Novak Djokovic’s wellness ventures.
• Cellular level hydration - A deeper understanding of hydration that Novak Djokovic wants to promote.
• Depleted soil - Affects the nutrient content of food.
• Polluted air, water, soil - Impact health and inflammatory processes.
• Hydration - Considered the easiest step towards a healthier life.
• Diet changes - Considered more challenging than hydration.
• Synergetic mission and vision - Shared by Novak Djokovic and his partner Mark Stilitano.
• Continuation of passion/story/journey - The motivation behind Novak Djokovic’s wellness ventures.
• Control the process from A to Z - Novak Djokovic’s approach to developing products.
• Airport sleeping capsules - The initial inspiration for the Regenesis pod.
• Shortest amount of time to feel refreshed - The goal of the Regenesis pod.
• Recharge the batteries - What the Regenesis pod aims to help people do.
• Rest and recharge cells - A function of the Regenesis pod.
• Fast-paced, modern lifestyle - The context for the Regenesis pod’s utility.
• Healthy, quick fix - What Novak Djokovic aims to provide with his products.
• Depleted - How people can feel due to a fast-paced lifestyle.
• Scientific study - Being conducted on the Regenesis pod.
• Making a mark in the world/legacy - Driving forces for Novak Djokovic.
• Ambassador - Novak Djokovic turns down many opportunities if not aligned with his philosophy.
• Philosophy/Mindset - Guiding principles for Novak Djokovic in his choices.
• High frequency/vibration - Described as how Yelena Djokovic operates.
• Realign you - What a close partner can do for someone.
• Hardest feelings - Losing for one’s country is described as such.
• Human experience - Often forgotten by fans and followers.
• Masculine traits - Created by sport, valuable for both men and women.
• Toxic side - Associated with extreme fandom in sports.
• The Euros/World Cup - Football tournaments mentioned in relation to fan behavior.
• Soccer - Mentioned as the sport with more extreme fandom.
• Football games - Known for fan choreographies.
• Art - Described as fan choreographies and the energy of thousands singing together.
• Enthusiastic, exhilarating, uplifting energy - Emotions experienced at sporting events.
• Sadness, anxiousness - Also experienced at sporting events.
• Never giving up spirit - A key lesson from sports.
• Conform/comfortable - Tendencies in society that sport teaches against.
• Finish things - Sport teaches devotion and not giving up.
• Tragic passing - Mentioned in relation to Kobe Bryant.
• Playing through injury - A sacrifice made by athletes for their fans.
• Arthroscopic intervention - A type of knee surgery.
• Meniscus rupture - Novak Djokovic’s knee injury.
• Four to six weeks recovery - Typical recovery time for a knee surgery.
• Miraculous recoveries - Mentioned in the context of athlete resilience.
• Hostile environment - A challenging situation for athletes, particularly in sports like tennis.
• Thrive - Novak Djokovic’s ability to perform well in hostile environments.
• Transform/transmute energy - Novak Djokovic’s skill in using negative energy positively.
• Creating one’s own reality - Novak Djokovic’s ability to convince himself of positive outcomes.
• Subconscious mind science - A concept that changed Novak Djokovic’s perspective.
• Taking responsibility - A key principle Novak Djokovic reminds himself of.
• Divine purpose/karma - Factors beyond individual control.
• Law of attraction - A principle related to positive thinking.
• You become what you think - A powerful statement about the impact of thoughts.
• Humility, groundedness, kindness - Qualities admired in Novak Djokovic.
• Intentional living - How Novak Djokovic lives.
• The goal of conversations - To inspire shifts, habit changes, and new goals.
• Kobe Bryant interview - A recommended episode for listeners who enjoyed this interview.
• Less imaginative problem-solving in children - An observation made by Novak Djokovic.
• Directive parenting/coaching - Novak Djokovic’s observation about current trends.