My guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Jay Fantom. Jay is a persistent and passionate twenty-five-year-old entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker, speaker, and writer who works incredibly hard at being the best, authentic, honest, loving, kind, and excellent version of himself daily. Jay is the founder and host of The Story Box, a Top 4 Podcast. Jay and The Story Box have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo!, The Morning Show Canada, The Today Show Australia, NBC, FOX, CBS, and Market Watch, among others. Since the beginning of The Story Box in November of 2019, Jay has had the privilege of unboxing the stories of more than seven hundred high-profile, world-class leaders from every field. Past guests include: Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, Rachel Bilson, Luke Bracey, Justin Baldoni, Mark Manson, Josh Peck, Mel Robbins, Ryan Holiday, Gabby Bernstein, Maye Musk, and many others.Check out the episode to learn more about how he got out of his depression after his suicide attempt, how he discovered his purpose, how to write a book at 25 years old, how to assess the difference between confidence and pride, how he was able to crush interviews with Tony Robbins and Matthew McConaughey and so much more._____________________________In this episode:4:16 When did you know that you wanted to take a more non-traditional path? 7:26 What was the catalyst to get you to start your podcast?12:16 What allowed you to discover your purpose of letting people find their worth through story?16:29 What were the different things that brought you out of your depression after you attempted to take your own life?22:28What caused you to finally open up to other people about the struggles in your life?26:12 How did you channel your focus to be able to write your book? 32:39 What does the grind look like on a book promotion and what is the most nerve-wracking part?36:45 How do you stay confident in your speech and in your message?43:20 Jay’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to His Best Self_____________________________Jay’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to His Best Self:Be persistent to remain consistentSpend time with his Savior everydayShowing up with integrity_____________________________Follow Jay on Social Media:Website: http://www.thestoryboxpodcast.comInstagram: @iamjayfantom and @thestoryboxpodcast_____________________________Want to try out the 10 Week Transformation - THE premiere results oriented fitness program?Go to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10wt to learn more and get signed up!____________________________Start Getting Your Eating Habits On Track So You No Longer Fear the Scale, But You Have Confidence In Your Body!https://www.nickcarrier.com/6rules____________________________Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou