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Jake Humphrey: intrusive thoughts, morning routine and the power of optimism

Feb 1, 2023

01:11:22

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Jake Humphrey

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The Importance of Happiness in Life

01:13

The Best Time to Plant a Tree: Stoicism for Wellness

01:13

The Reality of Mental Health

01:32

How Did You Become a Formula One CEO?

01:38

Introduction

3min

The Challenges of Being a TV Presenter

3min

The Truth About Memento Mori

2min

The Small Shit Doesn't Affect You Anymore

3min

Global Health Challenge for Kids - How Do I Not Judge Myself?

2min

Is There a Finishing Article?

3min

How Did You Deal With Your Mental Health?

2min

Why Do Young Men Have These Existential Periods?

2min

I've Been Getting Thicker for Months Now, I'm Getting Wet With Sweat

2min

10.

I've Had a Mental Health Challenge, and I'm So Happy

2min

11.

The Truth About Mental Health Is That Nothing Lasts Forever

2min

12.

How Do You Get Through These Difficult Periods?

2min

13.

The Mental Health Crisis

2min

14.

The Power of Thought

2min

15.

Do You Have a Negative Mindset?

2min

16.

Is There Anything More Important Than Optimism?

4min

17.

The Single Worst Thing That Can Happen if You Put Yourself Out There

2min

18.

Do You Have a Table Spare for Lunch?

2min

19.

Happiness in Life Isn't About Achieving Stuff.

2min

20.

Is There a Mangal?

2min

21.

Is It Easier to Have a First Product or Now?

4min

22.

What's Your Version of High Performance?

2min

23.

How Did You Become a Formula One CEO?

2min

24.

High Performance Can Only Be Happiness

2min

25.

World-Class Basics

2min

26.

The Daily Basics

2min

27.

I'm a Believer in Power Napping

2min

28.

What's Next for You?

2min

29.

Are You a Warrior?

2min

30.

How to Move Forward in a More Compassionate Way

5min

This week Ella is joined by Jake Humphrey. Jake is a sports presenter and co-host of The High Performance Podcast. In this incredibly vulnerable and inspiring conversation, Jake opens about his experience of struggling with his mental health, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts, all the while succeeding in his professional life; as well as the tools, self-care habits, and mindset shifts that helped him get to a happier and healthier place.

They discuss:

Taking each day as it comes and releasing the expectation of being perfect
Succeeding professionally while struggling internally
The reality of Jake’s experience with anxiety and intrusive thoughts
The power of the mind and how to reframe your thoughts to seek out opportunity and true happiness
Jake’s key to success in his professional life and with overcoming his mental health challenges
The fear of failure and getting out of the ‘comfy chair’
Finding purpose and committing to a life of constant growth
The importance of a morning routine and Jake’s ‘daily basics’

Links:

Jake’s book: High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming the Best
The High Performance Podcast
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