Cal Callahan and Kevin Davis discuss various topics including personal growth, investing, and relationships. Cal shares his journey of unlearning and how he invests in projects and founders that align with his values. They also talk about the challenges and rewards of long-term relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and personal growth. In this conversation, Cal Callahan and Kevin Davis discuss the importance of self-discovery and personal growth in maintaining a successful and fulfilling relationship. They explore the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships and the need for vulnerability, grace, and accountability in a partnership. They also touch on the concept of success and define it as freedom, connection, and being true to oneself.
Takeaways:
- Investing in projects and founders that align with your values can be more fulfilling than purely financial ventures.
- Long-term relationships require self-awareness, personal growth, and the ability to navigate challenges.
- Unlearning old patterns and beliefs can lead to personal transformation and a new way of being.
- Treating celebrities and successful individuals as equals and focusing on genuine connections can create meaningful relationships.
- The education system often emphasizes finding the right answer, but personal experience and curiosity can lead to deeper understanding.
- Being of service and helping others can bring fulfillment and create a positive impact in the world. Childhood experiences can have a significant impact on adult relationships, and it is important to uncover and work through any unresolved issues.
- Vulnerability, grace, and accountability are essential in maintaining a successful and fulfilling partnership.
- Success is defined as freedom, connection, and being true to oneself.
- Self-discovery and personal growth are ongoing processes that require curiosity, accountability, and the ability to let go of past experiences.
- It is important to strike a balance between exploring childhood memories and making meaning out of them without getting stuck in victimhood.
- Being authentic and true to oneself is crucial in finding success and fulfillment in all areas of life.
Chapters:
07:09 Embracing Curiosity and the Unknown
15:58 Investing in Values and Building Genuine Connections
29:18 Uncovering and Working Through Childhood Stories
39:51 Defining Success as Freedom and Authenticity
About Cal:
Cal, a retired trader, hosts The Great Unlearn podcast and runs Unlearn Ventures — an investment fund and incubator for forward-thinking projects. He lives in Austin, TX with his wife, three kids, two dogs, cat and pet pig named Petunia.
Through The Great Unlearn Podcast, Cal shares conversations with some of the world’s leading experts & performers to help men and women unlearn their way into a new way of being.
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