Published Apr 25, 2022

If You STRUGGLE With Stress & Anxiety WATCH THIS! | Jay Glazer

Jay Glazer delves into his battles with anxiety and depression, highlighting the transformative power of vulnerability and loyalty in overcoming adversity and achieving career success.
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  • Loyalty

    Loyalty has been a foundational element in 's career, instilled in him by his father. He emphasizes the importance of outworking everyone and being loyal, which has become his personal brand. Jay's dedication to loyalty is so strong that he views it as a lifelong commitment to those around him, hoping to be their pallbearer one day 1.

    If you're stranded anywhere in the world, you know, to call me, and I will drop everything for you.

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    This loyalty extends to his professional life, where he has helped many coaches and athletes advance in their careers, finding personal fulfillment in their successes 2.

       

    Rejection

    Jay's journey is marked by constant rejection, which he learned to manage by taking one day off each week to reset and heal. He never felt alone, always believing that God was walking with him through his struggles. This mindset helped him persevere through eleven years of weekly rejections until he finally landed a full-time job with the NFL today on CBS 3.

    I didn't look at it as an eleven year span of being rejected. I looked at it as eleven years of one week periods.

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    Despite achieving success, Jay admits that the fear of losing it all brings a different kind of anxiety, highlighting the ongoing challenges even after reaching the top 4.

       

    Milestones

    Jay's career milestones are a testament to his hard work and perseverance. His first significant break came in 1999 when he was hired by CBS for $50,000 a year, validating years of rejection and struggle. This opportunity led to further success, including a lucrative position at Fox in 2005 5.

    My wallet's not an antidepressant.

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    One of his proudest moments was walking into the Giants' locker room in 1993, determined to outwork everyone and be the last man standing. This work ethic and loyalty earned him the trust of players like Michael Strahan, who helped him navigate the early years of his career 6.

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