Jeezy Talks Rock Bottom, The Streets, Trauma, Forgiveness, Success & Elon Musk

Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins is a multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated, entrepreneur and artist. Jeezy also became a New York Times Best Selling Author following the release of his debut memoir “Adversity For Sale.” How Jeezy’s rock bottom was actually while he was on top, how his traumatic childhood has shaped him, how he learned him trust himself even when it didn’t make sense, what made him walk away from the street life and go all in on music, advice for people that feel trapped in their circumstances, why failure is the greatest teacher, why he wants to chat with Elon Musk and more. Chapter Markers: 00:00 Success Won’t Make You Happy 07:14 How Jeezy’s Childhood Has Shaped Him 19:25 Trusting Himself When It Didn’t Make Sense 27:05 Paying It Forward 30:55 When Life Traps You…Do THIS! 32:15 Forgiveness 39:51 Dealing With Instant Gratification 43:11 Become Your Own Hero 45:00 Jeezy’s Habits 48:00 Failure Is The Best Teacher 49:45 Elon Musk & Jeezy’s Transformation 54:00 Letting Go Of Old Friends ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov