Jamie Laing on his battles with anxiety, reality TV, and building businesses (E262)
The High Performance Podcast
High Performance
4.8 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 27 May 2024
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
Renowned for his captivating presence on screen and innovative business endeavours, Jamie Laing joins Jake to share candid insights into his career and overcoming personal struggles.
Jamie Laing is more than just a reality TV star: he’s also recognised as an investor and entrepreneur, establishing the confectionery company 'Candy Kittens', and hosting several podcasts including ‘Great Company’ and ‘Newlyweds’.
Despite his privileged background, Jamie emphasises the importance of hard work and determination in building his businesses, debunking misconceptions about his success solely stemming from family wealth. He highlights the necessity of surrounding ourselves with the right people and embracing resilience in the face of challenges.
Jamie also opens up about his experiences with anxiety and depersonalisation, shedding light on the struggles many face with mental health. He discusses the importance of acceptance and seeking help, offering hope and encouragement to those grappling with similar issues.
Discussing the impact of social media and criticism, Jamie shares his experience of facing online abuse and maintaining confidence in his creative pursuits.
Whether it’s building a business or facing personal battles, this conversation with Jamie Laing explores how with the right mindset and support, we can navigate through life’s ups and downs and emerge stronger on the other side.
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| 0:00.0 | I think I was obsessed with being famous because I thought wow wouldn't that be fun? |
| 0:05.0 | If I had an outside perspective of them by myself seeing a guy who's just done a reality show |
| 0:11.0 | and I didn't really know much about them and then I saw them |
| 0:12.8 | suddenly getting a radio one job I would just think what a little prick you have to |
| 0:17.2 | stay strong even to that very last moment like I always think, it's going to be okay. |
| 0:26.0 | That is businessman, presenter and former reality TV star Jamie Lane. |
| 0:31.0 | And this is high performance, the show that unlocks the minds of the most |
| 0:34.6 | fascinating people on the planet. I'm Jake Humphrey and on this show we learn from |
| 0:39.0 | the stories struggles and successes of our guests allowing us all to find our own version of high performance. |
| 0:45.0 | Let's welcome Jamie to the show, but first a few quick messages from our valued partners who allow us to bring |
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