#6 | Growing Through Adversity | Jack Taylor

Wouldn’t it be awesome if life was a straight path, where with every step things just got better and better? Well, truth is, life is complicated. There’s a lot that is unforeseen and unexpected. Sometimes it gets challenging. So what do you do when those tough times are upon you, and how can you better prepare yourself to make the most of this journey called life? How do you turn the act of going through adversity, to growing through adversity? This week my guest is Jack Taylor, who shares his story of the many trials and tribulations that he has encountered in recent years, and the transformative events that were the catalyst for his own personal growth and development. It’s a story with many chapters, which is very fitting for someone who’s now employed writing as a path out of self-purgatory. From a seemingly innocuous joke, to the busy world of sales and marketing in a hypergrowth and face-paced tech company, to burnout, breakdown and a complete rebuild, Jack’s line through life has seen its fair share of twists and turns. But, as mentioned, this is a story of triumph, of rising to overcome challenges, working through problems and emerging out the other side, resilient, resolute and re-energised. Jack shares how he took stock of his situation, the processes he has used to refocus and how this has helped him move onwards and upwards. We also speak about the importance of sleep, why starting small is a big deal and detail the daily practices that have helped restore Jack’s mental and physical health. Spoiler: It’s all about the long game. Quick note – We do touch on the topics of body image, weight, burnout and breakdown. So if those issues are distressing for you, then I invite you to skip to the next episode. We also mention SaaS, which is fancy tech talk for Software as a Service, and SME’s, which is Small- to-Medium Enterprises. For anyone who’s feeling stuck in their life, who’s looking to begin, or renew, their own journey of personal development, this is a great listen and well worth your time. There’s also some helpful tips on how to reset your relationship with social media, and better navigate the attention economy. --- Transcript: https://amodernremedy.com/nw6 For the latest insights and analysis on health, tech and sustainability, visit ⁠https://amodernremedy.com⁠ Connect with us: Post: ⁠https://post.news/@/amodernremedy⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/amodernremedy⁠ X (Twitter): ⁠https://twitter.com/amodernremedy⁠ Jack Taylor: Substack: https://thejacktaylor.substack.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/the_jacktaylor Credits: New Ways is a production of A Modern Remedy. This episode was produced by Russell Baker, with music by Simon Zinzovski. See our Privacy Policy at ⁠https://amodernremedy.com/privacy-policy⁠