Reg x Jared

Summary

Jared shares a deeply personal journey of overcoming multiple hardships, including the collapse of his business, financial struggles, and his mother’s battle with cancer. Amidst the chaos, he turned to NLP training, which helped him transform his pain into a spiritual experience and regain his passion for life. Despite feeling trapped in addiction and despair, Jared's work with the NLP community guided him to rediscover his purpose, heal, and dream of a brighter future. His story is an inspiring testament to resilience and the power of personal growth.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jared experienced significant life challenges, including personal loss, business struggles, and family health crises.
• 😀 The COVID pandemic caused many to live in survival mode, affecting Jared’s mental and emotional state.
• 😀 Jared faced a betrayal by business partners, leading to financial difficulties and added stress.
• 😀 His mother’s battle with cancer deeply impacted him, especially when she lost her ability to breathe and eat.
• 😀 In response to the overwhelming stress, Jared turned to substance abuse, including cocaine and tequila, for about two years.
• 😀 Jared has three children whom he loves dearly, and they were a major source of motivation during his struggles.
• 😀 Jared began taking an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) course just days before his mother's passing, which helped him cope with the loss.
• 😀 The NLP course allowed Jared to transform his grief into a spiritual and expansive experience, rather than a tragedy.
• 😀 Through self-reflection, journaling, and positive habits, Jared is now focusing on a brighter future and regaining his sense of purpose.
• 😀 Jared no longer desires substance abuse and is proud of his progress, expressing gratitude to the NLP course and community for their support.

Q & A

What was the major life event that led to Jared's struggles?

Jared faced a combination of personal and business challenges, including the breakdown of his marriage, struggles with his children, financial difficulties due to trusting the wrong partners, and his mother battling cancer.

How did Jared cope with these challenges initially?

Jared initially turned to substances like cocaine and tequila to cope with the overwhelming pain of his mother's illness and the stress in his personal and professional life.

What role did his mother's illness play in Jared's emotional state?

His mother's cancer battle was a significant emotional burden for Jared, especially when she lost her vocal cords, which made breathing and eating difficult. This event deeply affected him and led him to struggle with daily life.

How did Jared's perspective change after starting the NLP course?

Jared began the NLP course just before his mother passed away, and it helped him transform his pain into a spiritual, expansive experience, allowing him to navigate through grief and accept life's challenges in a more positive way.

What key shift did Jared experience in his outlook on life after taking the NLP course?

Jared shifted from feeling stuck in a brain fog and unable to function in his business to feeling hopeful, empowered, and like a 'billionaire waiting for the check to hit the bank,' focusing on his future and dreams.

What were some of the actions Jared took to restore his well-being?

Jared focused on self-care, including resting, loving himself, honoring his body, journaling daily, and dreaming of a better life, which played a key role in his healing.

How did Jared's business and financial situation affect him during this time?

Jared faced financial difficulties due to trusting the wrong partners who controlled the bank account, which contributed to the stress and emotional toll he was experiencing.

What was Jared's mindset regarding substance use during this period?

Jared's experience with substance abuse was deeply negative. He never thought he'd escape the cycle, but after engaging with the NLP course and making lifestyle changes, he overcame his desire for substances like alcohol and drugs.

Why did the speaker highlight Jared's story during the event?

The speaker shared Jared's story to highlight how someone who was once in a very difficult place—emotionally and professionally—could turn their life around, inspiring others who might be facing similar struggles.

What is the significance of the NMA tribe in Jared's recovery?

The NMA tribe, along with the NLP course, played a significant role in Jared's healing. He credited them with helping him transform his life and navigate through his challenges, leading to a renewed sense of purpose and optimism.