
Trigger Warning: Please be advised that this podcast episode contains discussions about suicide, which may be sensitive or triggering for some viewers. We understand the importance of mental health and want to provide a safe space for our audience. The purpose of this episode is to shed light on the challenges faced by individuals and the journey towards personal growth and resilience. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, we strongly encourage reaching out to a mental health professional or a helpline in your country. Remember, there is help and support available.
If you are new here welcome to the Quarter Life Crisis Podcast! The no.1 podcast to help you find your passion.
This week I sit down with Oliver Mccourty, founder of Opportunity M. We discuss how his lowest lows and contemplating suicide in his last year of secondary school ultimately, brought him onto a path of entrepreneurship.
We talk about:
- Olivers passion for politics.
- What brought about his mental health issues during secondary school.
- Working with Jack Parsons.
- How he is building his opportunity board company and working with the likes of Pinterest, Mastercard and Aviva.
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The quarter life crisis podcast with Ryan Faber focuses on the most confusing but exciting time in our lives... the twenties. Ryan delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to understand how they managed to figure out their passion and turn that into a career to ultimately, build a life they love. I am Ryan and in every quarter life crisis episode I talk to my guests about tips & trick that could help you build a life you love through chasing your passion.
00:00:00 Trailer 00:01:20 Intro 00:02:55 Passion gives purpose 00:09:28 Why politics as a passion? 00:14:44 Dark side during Highschool 00:18:58 Contemplating suicide 00:22:56 Was rock bottom necessary 00:25:33 Who is Jack Parson? 00:26:54 Becoming an entrepreneur 00:36:29 The core need of European youngsters 00:39:54 Dealing with imposter syndrome. 00:41:01 is education outdated? 00:47:30 The downsides of chasing your passion 00:50:17 Community questions 00:54:53 Advice for beginning creators 01:00:53 What does the future hold for oliver?