The High Performance Podcast Pete Wicks: Why I've Always Felt Angry & What Led Me to Join Strictly (E296)
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Oct 10, 2024 
In this conversation, Pete Wicks, a reality TV star known for his role on The Only Way is Essex, candidly shares his journey of mental health and personal growth. He reflects on how anger shaped his early life and became a coping mechanism, while also emphasizing the significance of therapy and recognizing triggers. Pete discusses the emotional challenges stemming from his parents' divorce and his experience on Strictly Come Dancing. His insights challenge stigma, advocating for vulnerability and self-acceptance as key to navigating emotional struggles.
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Defining High Performance
- High performance is subjective and depends on individual perspectives.
- It's about doing your best, regardless of societal definitions of success.
Anger as a Safe Space
- Anger has been Pete's dominant emotion, serving as a safe space.
- He felt more comfortable expressing anger than happiness.
Pete's Career Path
- Pete Wicks didn't get into reality TV until he was 25.
- Before that, he worked in the city as an international sales director.