Sean Callagy joins Jay Shetty's On Purpose podcast to share the 90/10 rule for trust and income growth

(PARAMUS, N.J., May 9, 2026) — Sean Callagy, blind entrepreneur, attorney and founder of The Unblinded Formula, recently appeared on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, the world’s No. 1 mental health podcast, to share powerful insights on the mindset shifts and influence strategies that drive income growth, authentic trust-building and long-term success. During the conversation, Callagy opened up about his journey of losing his vision and how that experience shaped his approach to leadership, resilience and human connection. He also discussed the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs and explained why building genuine relationships is often the key factor behind both personal fulfillment and professional achievement. 

In the episode, titled “The #1 Skill That Controls Your Income (Use This 90/10 Rule to Build Trust and Create More Opportunities),” Callagy joins host Jay Shetty to explore how limiting beliefs, shaped by family, society and early experience, silently cap what most people believe is possible. The conversation highlights how self-awareness, mindset and authentic relationships can influence both financial growth and personal fulfillment.

Drawing on his personal journey of gradually losing his vision, Callagy reframes adversity as a catalyst for clarity and urgency rather than a barrier to success. He explains how embracing challenges with resilience and purpose helped shape his perspective on leadership, influence and personal growth throughout his career.

Central to the conversation is Callagy’s 90/10 rule: that 90% of influence is built on relationship, character and genuine value creation, with only 10% tied to tactical skill. It is a principle Callagy has refined over two decades of training Fortune 500 companies and delivering more than 2,000 keynotes globally. He explains that lasting success is often rooted in trust, emotional connection and the ability to genuinely understand and serve others.

“Most people are trying to solve an influence problem with information,” said Sean Callagy, founder of Unblinded. “What actually controls your income is the ability to build authentic trust, and that is a skill anyone can master.” Callagy emphasized that meaningful communication and genuine human connection often create stronger opportunities than technical knowledge alone.

The episode also examines how fear-driven decision-making limits financial growth and why becoming “unblinded,” seeing one’s own potential clearly, is the foundational shift required before any business strategy can take hold. Callagy explains that many people allow fear, insecurity and past experiences to shape their choices, often preventing them from pursuing larger opportunities or taking meaningful action. By developing self-awareness and recognizing their own value, individuals can build the confidence needed to create stronger relationships, make better decisions and achieve long-term success.

The full episode is available on all major platforms, including audacy.com.

About Sean Callagy

Sean Callagy is a blind entrepreneur, attorney and business strategist who has codified the science of human influence into The Unblinded Formula. As founder of Callagy Recovery (valued at $1 billion-plus) and Callagy Law, and co-founder of ACTi AI and Unblinded, Callagy is on track to become the first blind, self-funded unicorn founder in history. Host of Unblinded, the #1 Apple business podcast and ranked #9 overall, Callagy has interviewed industry titans including Tom Brady, Magic Johnson, Charlie Sheen, David Maisel, Mike Tyson and other influential leaders. Endorsed by Tony Robbins and Jay Abraham, he has delivered more than 2,000 keynotes and trained Fortune 500 companies. For more information about Sean Callagy, visit callagylaw.com, callagyrecovery.com, unblindedmastery.com and acti.ai.

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