How to Handle Life's Hardest Moments: Learn this Mental Model for Resilience
Release Date: 01/13/2026
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info_outlineWhat if you could develop a systematic way to build grit and resilience, a mental model that would help you handle life's hardest moments without falling apart? đ Join us in this profound episode as we explore Jay McBainâs journey of systems thinkingâa way of living thatâs both practical and transformative.
Jay McBain is one of the most respected voices in the tech channel world, known for helping companies understand where partnerships and ecosystems are heading. Heâs widely recognized for helping businesses navigate the fastâchanging world of partner strategy and goâtoâmarket models.
Growing up in Canada, Jayâs childhood was filled with pivotal moments that shaped his logical and resilient mindset. Discover how early lessons in financial planning, sports, and technology prepared him to face lifeâs toughest challenges, from the heartbreak of divorce to the failure of a tech startup.
This conversation is essential for anyone seeking courage, clarity, faith, or reinvention. Youâll come away with practical strategies for:
1ď¸âŁ Compartmentalizing lifeâs challenges to avoid overwhelm.
2ď¸âŁ Using statistical and logical thinking to overcome emotional hurdles.
3ď¸âŁ Embracing gratitude and acknowledging privilege in personal success.
4ď¸âŁ Finding adventure in travel and lifeâs unexpected turns.
Jayâs wisdom offers a fresh perspective, empowering you to approach your storm with a heart full of determination and a mind ready for calculated action. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will elevate your sense of possibility and prepare you to face your own storm with a resilient heart.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to System Thinking
01:31 Jay's Early Life and Family Background
02:17 Childhood Memories and Early Influences
04:00 Pivotal Moments and Early Career
06:59 Financial Lessons and First Motorcycle
12:57 Building a Future and Facing Adversity
22:31 System Thinking and Resilience
26:04 Prostate Health and Genetic Testing
27:29 Family History and Genealogy
29:41 Christmas and Family Traditions
31:13 Adventurous Travels and Rollerblading Tour
35:21 Skydiving Proposal and Rapid-Fire Questions
41:49 Reflections on Life's Challenges and Advice