Power Through Insecurities | Dan Caldwell | TEDxSantaBarbara

Dan Caldwell helped build the emerging billion dollar industry of mixed martial arts with his TapouT brand. But secretly, insecurities nearly cost him everything. He shares his firsthand experience to reveal how you can tap into your own true power.

Dan Caldwell is the co-founder of TapouT, started in 1997 by him and a partner. He’s been featured on CNN, FOX Business, Bloomberg News, a CNBC Business Special, a Tony Robbins Infomercial, Forbes Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. Caldwell has been acting and producing movies, including the TapouT Reality Show and The Lionsgate Movie, Warrior, and hosts his own TapouT Radio show on SiriusXM.

He owns and operates several businesses, including a private investment group. A Southern California native, and proud father of 4, Caldwell now speaks to thousands every year around the world, inspiring others with his amazing story.

[monica......whjoareyouafg-]

Great speech Dan! I personally have known Danny since I was in high school and he has always been true to his character. The way Dan is right now was the way he was in school. Money has not gone to this guys head one bit! He has a great personality, very business savvy and has always been there for a friend in need. Even old friends like me. Dan is a man with integrity, a huge heart, kind, and best of all a wonderful father. I am happy for his success in life because, he has always used his success to motivate others and would give the shirt off of his back for a homeless person. Danny, thanks for all your wonderful advice and keep up the good work, my friend!

[deathbykindnes]

Dude's still so down-to-earth and real after all that. Freakin righteous

[wendybrown]

Great speech Danny. There are some good memories growing up and you always talked about success even when you were young. I love your parents, they raised good boys.

[gregwalker]

Dan is one of the most authentic guys i ever met🙏


Great talk Dan🏆

[susankaruw]

This talk has unlocked something for me.
Very good stuff.
Keep going, don't quit just because you feel the emotion of insecurity.

[BA-AA-ADGTO]

Dan is very inspirational to me! If you haven’t heard, Dan is President of “Lions Not Sheep” apparel company now. Check it out and don’t TapouT on your insecurities. Go after what you want out of life!!!

[gggghuijhh]

I used to waste all my time thinking about others, what they are doing, and how I could bring them down. Now I am confident and only focus on myself

[drewthompson]

He should've ended the speech with a
"and when your insecurities have a hold of you...don't tap out"

[faithaikaeli]

That you achieve what your insecure self thought was this is deep!

[tiffanypeng]

What a great heart felt speach. I really enjoyed it and the message. Thank you!

[davidshaw]

Thank-you Dan for an interesting talk. You have brought out good behavioral habits and good tips. I like how you emphasized persistence and practice will get a person places. Practicing the same behavior compounds the problem. Thank you again.

[tracezachdaniels]

so awesome...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO

[erikbarrett]

bonnar v griffin is still CERTAINLY the best fight of all time, factoring in what it did for the sport

[mayizzybell]

Great Video, I hope one day I will be successful just like you.

[bunnymagic]

💖😄🎉Congratulations in succeeding your dream.🏆🎊.It all starts with a Vision 🌅...writing your plan.down📅 then going after it & making it happen🇺🇸

[M]

Putting your brand on the most violent sport in the world, upsell millions while promoting violence on mass media with the vision of buying a lexus for your parents...

Is that the American dream? Is that what we would our children to achieve?
Does anyone know about where and in which circumstances the clothing is produced?
Is anyone of the people who produce the clothing driving a lexus? Is anyone driving a car at all?