Rebellion and Recovery: Calum Best Reflects on His Path from Partying to Purpose

Steven welcomes Calum Best, son of the legendary footballer George Best, and one of the foremost entrepreneurs and personalities of his generation. The conversation delves into Calum's experiences growing up in the shadow of his father's fame, the pressures of living with a parent struggling with addiction, and the impact of his father's legacy on his own life.

Calum also shares candid reflections on his journey through personal challenges, including his own battles with substance use after his father's passing.

Key Takeaways

• Growing up as the son of a legendary footballer, there was significant pressure to live up to that legacy, which initially affected his enjoyment of football. Over time, he learned to embrace the sport for his own enjoyment rather than the expectations placed upon him.


• While there were moments of joy and bonding, addiction ultimately led to a strained relationship and significant emotional turmoil.


• The intrusive nature of the press during his father's illness and after his passing created additional challenges. Despite the fame associated with being George Best's son, it also meant dealing with public scrutiny and the pressures that come with it.


• After his father's death, he entered a dark period marked by heavy drinking and partying. However, he eventually recognised the need for change, leading to a healthier lifestyle and a focus on personal growth and charity work.

BEST MOMENTS

"I sometimes wish I'd felt that way when I was younger, because I took a long break... I just drank and fucking partied, you know what I mean?" 

"You reach a point where all the bad stuff seems to filter away... you wanna go, right, what were the good fucking things that I remember?" 

"I remember thinking, God, man, that's fucked up. They're like, you know, if you see this man out, don't give him a drink." 

"I remember saying, fuck the world. I remember saying, screw everybody. And I didn't give a shit anymore."

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ABOUT THE HOST

The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn’t be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.

As a person who has made successes in life, and also made huge cock-ups, I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful, or at least start your pursuit. My ‘Study’ has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception of, successful people - and I know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.

My ‘Study’ coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well-rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.

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