Feel It Now: Why Chasing the Exit Won’t Make You Whole with Calvin Correli

What happens when the success you’ve chased your whole life finally shows up, and it doesn’t feel like enough? In this thought-provoking episode, Jerome Myers talks with Calvin Correli, founder of Simplero and long-time spiritual explorer, about what comes after the exit. They talk through the emotional crash that can follow financial success, why most people are secretly afraid of feeling safe, and how founders can stop waiting for money to permit them to feel fulfilled. This episode is about more than business. It’s about learning how to live well, right now. Listen in and start rewriting the story you’ve been living by. [00:00 – 12:00] The $300M Moment That Didn’t Fix Anything The email that started it all: a founder with a $300M offer and deep unhappiness Why the usual playbook of success stops working after a big win How entrepreneurship often reflects our search for something deeper [12:01 – 24:00] Hidden Fears and Emotional Shortcuts Why do people put off feeling the way they want to feel How beliefs around safety and worth keep high performers stuck What happens when your goal no longer motivates you [24:01 – 36:00] Awareness, Emotions, and Real Power A simple shift that changes how you relate to anger, fear, and desire Why it’s dangerous to say “I am” instead of “I feel” How to stop outsourcing your emotional life to outcomes [36:01 – 46:00] Letting Go of the Hustle How Calvin shifted from chasing money to building around connection Why building a company can be more about intimacy than income What changes when you don’t need to prove anything anymore [46:01 – End] What Purpose Looks Like Calvin’s three-level framework for living with purpose Why your presence might be your greatest gift How founders can move forward without needing another title, deal, or goal Key Quotes: “Money is just a way for people to say: I value what you do. That’s all.” -  Calvin Correli “There's no happiness in the future. The future never comes. The only time is now.” - Calvin Correli Connect with Calvin! Website: https://www.calvincorreli.com LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/truecalvin Ready for your next chapter? Start Your Assessment Now 👉 https://theexitparadox.com/assessment Leave a Review + Help Others Achieve a Great Legacy If you found this episode valuable, leave us a review and share it with someone who wants to expand their business growth. Your Next is more than a podcast—it’s a community that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and ages, united by a shared passion for personal growth and achieving excellence.  🎧 Explore our previous episodes or learn more about our mission at https://exittoexcellence.com. Your next chapter starts here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices