Fan Favorite: Jay Glazer on Turning Anxiety Into a Superpower

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Jan 25, 2025

Jay Glazer, NFL insider and author of "Unbreakable," opens up about his daily battle with anxiety and depression. He reveals how these struggles fuel his relentless drive and transform into motivation. Glazer emphasizes the value of loyalty and service, discussing the importance of building inner strength rather than seeking external validation. He shares his journey toward happiness, highlighting the healing power of vulnerability and community, while encouraging others to embrace their personal battles as pathways to growth.

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ANECDOTE

10 Years of Struggle

Jay Glazer discusses his difficult 10-year journey to success in sports journalism.
He emphasizes the importance of loyalty and outworking everyone else.

INSIGHT

Motivation and Relationships

Jay's anxiety and depression fueled his drive for external validation through achievement.
He prioritized building relationships, which was unconventional at the time.

ADVICE

Path to Greatness

Find the best in your field and surpass their efforts.
Combine relentless work with unwavering loyalty.

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If you’ve been watching Jay on camera over the years, you might find it hard to believe that, under the surface, he lives with an almost daily struggle with anxiety and depression.

But he doesn’t let it keep him down or stop him dead in his tracks - instead he uses it as fuel for his relentless drive and motivation.

In today’s interview, we go deep on the importance of loyalty, being of service, and the importance of learning to build yourself up from the inside out, rather than looking for validation only from the outside.

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety and depression and felt like you had to “fake it” to get through the day, this one’s for you.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 1-25-22

Likewise, I especially recommend that you check out Jay’s new book, Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too: https://amzn.to/33CWuXf

SHOW NOTES:

00:00 | Introduction

01:22 | What Drove Jay to Endure Years of Hardship

06:44 | Authenticity, Loyalty, and Helping Others

09:52 | What “The Gray” and “The Blue” Mean to Jay

19:52 | Jay’s Journey to Find Happiness

27:59 | Merging Vets and Players

34:04 | The Origins of Jay’s New Book

39:39 | Helping Others Not Feel Alone in Their Struggle

43:40 | The Balance Between Toughness and Caring

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