Jake Humphrey has recalled experiences in his life where things didn't go to plan, suggesting that it was after such moments that he realised success isn't a "linear path".
The presenter, 44, spoke about some of his youth whilst on Loose Women this afternoon. He appeared on the ITV show earlier to discuss his book, High Performance.
He co-authored the book with psychologist Damian Hughes. The pair front a podcast of the same name, which looks into what it takes to become "high-achieving" and "world-class".
Jake said that when he was younger he thought people were "born into success" and that it was for other people. He now believes its about mindset, such as doing the best you can, realising you're "enough" and pursuing happiness.
Jane Moore, 60, engaged with him. She said: "A lot of people when they get to the point where they start thinking like this say they had to reach a bit of a rock bottom".
Asked what his 'rock bottom' was, Jake responded: "I also looked at successful people and thought it was just a linear path". He further commented: "It isn't like that at all".
Jake continued by providing examples of moments from his teenage years where things didn't go to plan. This included failing all three of his A-Levels, he revealed on the show.
He commented: "If I go right back to the very beginning. [I] was sacked from McDonald's for a lack of communication skills." He said that it was "embarrassing".
Jake added that his grandmother took her own life when he was studying for his A-Levels. He described it as "particularly devastating" and said the experience was a "knock".
The presenter explained that shortly afterwards he failed all three of his A-Levels. He however suggested that this led to a career in TV, which he has pursued ever since.
He said that it was while resitting his A-Level exams that he was approached by a TV production company. Jake said they were looking for politics students for a project.
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He said that he did some work experience and ended up doing children's TV in London. Although it proved "difficult" initially, he's continued to work in the industry since.
Coleen Nolan, 57, said young people sometimes have a plan for their life. She however stated that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it doesn't make them a failure.
She said: "You can go down different paths and end up being successful in something you never even thought of." Jake agreed with the sentiment of her comment.
Discussing his podcast, Jake said its message is: "Do the best you can, where you are, with what you've got." He said that it's "never too late" to find your happiness in life.
Loose Women airs weekdays on ITV and ITV Hub from 12.30pm. The book High Performance is out now and the podcast of the same name is available on audio platforms.
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