“Be proud of your scars. Be proud of the stuff that has knocked you down. Be proud of the crap, the adversity that you've gone through and it didn't break you. You came through the other side of the tunnel.” - Jay GlazerThey say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.This is especially true for Jay Glazer - and for his latest book: Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can TooIf you’ve been watching Jay on camera over the years, you might find it hard to believe that, under the surface, he lives with an almost daily struggle with anxiety and depression.But he doesn’t let it keep him down or stop him dead in his tracks - instead he uses it as fuel for his relentless drive and motivation.In today’s interview, we go deep on the importance of loyalty, being of service, and the importance of learning to build yourself up from the inside out, rather than looking for validation only from the outside.If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety and depression and felt like you had to “fake it” to get through the day, this one’s for you.Likewise, I especially recommend that you check out Jay’s new book, Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too: https://amzn.to/33CWuXfSHOW NOTES:00:00 | Introduction01:22 | What Drove Jay to Endure Years of Hardship06:44 | Authenticity, Loyalty, and Helping Others09:52 | What “The Gray” and “The Blue” Mean to Jay19:52 | Jay’s Journey to Find Happiness27:59 | Merging Vets and Players34:04 | The Origins of Jay’s New Book39:39 | Helping Others Not Feel Alone in Their Struggle43:40 | The Balance Between Toughness and CaringFollow Jay Glazer:Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayGlazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayglazer/Support MVP (Merging Vets and Players) here: https://vetsandplayers.orgOrder your copy of Unbreakable here: https://amzn.to/3qrXhDaCheck out our sponsors:MindPump: mindpumpimpact.comAthletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase!InsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheoryHelix Sleep: Go to HelixSleep.com/impact for up to $200 off your mattress and 2 free pillows.Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices