Ethan Kross, in his book Shift, highlights Novak Djokovic's remarkable comeback during Wimbledon where he was down two sets against Jannik Sinner. After a pivotal break, Djokovic employed a powerful self-affirmation strategy, urging himself to reset and embrace the challenge anew. This moment exemplifies the effectiveness of distanced self-talk, a technique Kross advocates for managing emotions. Djokovic's mental shift led him to win the next three sets convincingly, culminating in his eighth Wimbledon title, showcasing the importance of emotional resilience in high-pressure situations.
Djokovic looked himself in the eyes and said: 'You can do it. Believe in yourself. Now is the time, forget everything that has happened.'
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