In our last episode, we celebrated the first 100 episodes of Unstuck by reflecting on lessons 10 through 6. From the power of discomfort to the value of consistency, Jay walked through insights gained from conversations with thought leaders, executives, and everyday professionals finding their way through challenges. In this solo episode, Jay reveals the top five lessons he’s learned since launching the podcast. From discovering your anchor story to embracing change as a springboard, from the power of belief to the importance of connection, Jay distills the wisdom of guests like Julian Placino, Nick Tasler, Anne Grady, David Marlow, and Henna Pryor into actionable insights. These lessons underscore what it really takes to be resilient: remembering your own story, leaning into change, cultivating belief, connecting to something greater than yourself, and prioritizing relationships as non-negotiable. If you’ve ever wanted to know the most important takeaways from 100 episodes of Unstuck, this episode gives you the distilled version, helping you focus on what truly drives fulfillment, resilience, and growth. MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT To submit your story to “Unstuck” and apply to be featured on our podcast, go here: https://yb57saub5n2.typeform.com/to/gTvni0Ta Notable Quotes “Your story is your anchor. It reminds you that you’ve already overcome more than you remember.” — Jay Abbasi “Change isn’t something to fear. Change is the springboard that takes you to the next chapter.” — Jay Abbasi “Social connection is a non-negotiable. Without it, we simply cannot thrive.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website – https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time In Monday’s episode, Jay introduces Theo, a senior account executive at a fast-growing data infrastructure firm. Five years into his role, he’s making good money but feels like he’s coasting, lacking clear goals, stuck in unhelpful habits, and unsure of his path forward. To help Theo move from aimless achievement to meaningful goals, Jay will be joined by Caroline Miller, a globally recognized expert on grit, goal-setting, and authentic success. Together they’ll explore how to get gritty about what matters most and find fulfillment beyond the paycheck. Don’t miss this inspiring and actionable discussion!