5 Mar 2020 · 51 min
Books from Jake Humphrey
“E50: Jake Humphrey - My Grandma's Suicide Saved Me”
Books mentioned
No books were mentioned by name in this conversation (or none could be confirmed in a book catalogue).
The conversation
Jake Humphrey, a TV presenter and entrepreneur, discusses his journey from failing his A-levels and being fired from McDonald's to success. He shares his struggles with mental health, including suicidal thoughts, and emphasizes taking responsibility, trusting instincts, and acting over waiting for perfection.
Talking points
- Journey from failure to TV success
- Taking responsibility for life
- Social media pressures and mental health
- Overcoming suicidal thoughts through acceptance
- Trusting instincts as a leader
- Co-founding Whisper Films
- Acting over waiting for perfection