The Road to Victory: A Rocky-Inspired Journey in Taekwondo | Ep 6

LFG Energy Podcast

The Rocky Road of Success

In today’s episode, Arjun Dhingra reminisces about times of unparalleled success and unexpected setbacks, drawing a parallel to the iconic Rocky movies, with a special focus on Rocky III. He shares a personal story from his Taekwondo career, highlighting his championship win in 2007 and the intense preparation for a second title attempt in 2012. Facing a formidable opponent in the first round, he recounts the emotional and physical challenges, culminating in a controversial loss. The narrative sets the stage for exploring the aftermath and lessons learned in the next episode.

Let’s get to the show!

Timestamps:

(00:26) - Rocky Movies: A Source of Inspiration

(01:18) - Rocky III: The Power of a Comeback

(02:13) - Personal Story: Competing in Taekwondo

(03:31) - The 2012 World Championships: Facing the Best

(05:45) - The Final Match: A Controversial Decision

(06:29) - Conclusion: Reflecting on the Journey

Welcome to the LFG Energy podcast! Your host, Arjun Dhingra, is a two-time Taekwondo world champion and the former Team USA co-head coach. He is a 23-year mortgage veteran of the industry who loves influencing change in people.

This podcast is about the stories and lessons of those who have had their backs against the wall and have ultimately overcome. Former Olympians, coaches, entrepreneurs, and incredible human beings will share their experiences of resilience and beating the odds in spite of adversity so that you too can learn to start doing the same in your life.

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