Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Canadian Man Explains Why He Chose India Eight Years Ago
A Canadian man named Caleb explained why he has lived in India for eight years.
He says he wanted to grow as a person, calling it 'passive growth.'
This means growth that happens just by changing your environment.
He sought to become stronger by experiencing new challenges.
He says he moved to India because growth there is 'unavoidable.'
This is different from some people who might move to a new place for jobs or money.
He is now a parent, and believes becoming a father is also an example of passive growth.
A Canadian man, Caleb Friesen, shared his reasons for living in Bengaluru, India, for eight years.
He described his experience as 'passive growth,' meaning growth that happens through a changed environment.
Friesen sought to become tougher, more capable, and resilient by living in India.
He believes the growth in India is 'unavoidable' compared to other places.
He is a content creator with a 19-month-old son and another child on the way.
- Who
- Caleb Friesen, a Canadian content creator and father.
- What
- Caleb Friesen, a Canadian man, shared why he has lived in India for eight years and his perspective on personal growth.
- When
- Eight years ago, Friesen moved to Bengaluru, India.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To seek personal and professional growth and resilience through cultural adaptation.
- Origin
- Canada
- Current Residence
- Bengaluru, India
- Years in India
- 8
- Focus
- Personal Growth
- Concept
- Passive Growth
- Family
- Son (19 months) and another child on the way
