264: Two-Time World Champion on the Difference Between Gold Medalists and Everyone Else | Arjun Dhingra
Release Date:
January 6, 2026
Release Date: Jan 6
Disruption isn’t coming—it’s already here. In this powerhouse episode of the Learn-It-All™ podcast, Damon welcomes Arjun Dhingra: two-time Taekwondo world champion, keynote speaker, and one of America’s top mortgage brokers. Arjun shares lessons learned from the mat and the boardroom about resilience, high performance, and adapting when the world shifts beneath your feet. From counterpunching industry changes (hello, AI!) to building an unshakable personal brand, Arjun’s stories will energize you to take action—no matter where you’re starting from.
You’ll learn proven frameworks for staying relevant and thriving amid disruption, why audacity and arrogance are career-killers, and the “gas method” behind genuine impact. Damon and Arjun dig deep on what separates gold medalists (in sport and in life) and why kindness and community are the ultimate secret weapons—plus, they riff on everything from Rocky movies to real estate shakeups and the power of mentorship. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, team leader, or simply love excellence, this episode will push you to keep growing.
What You’ll Learn:
Why disruption is inevitable—and a three-part framework for turning uncertainty into opportunity
What “AA” (audacity and arrogance) is, and how it silently kills careers, companies, and industries
How to build a personal brand that outlasts change (and a simple exercise to check yours right now)
The critical importance of community, mentorship, and making it about others—not just yourself
The “gas method” (give a shit): why success flows from service, not transactions
What separates gold medalists from the rest—and how belief, mental toughness, and curiosity fuel greatness
In This Episode:
00:00 – Arjun on showing up regardless of circumstance
00:24 – Damon sets up the “world-class athlete” series and introduces Arjun
02:11 – Why disruption isn’t optional (taxicabs, Uber, and the cost of not adapting)
04:09 – Audacity and arrogance: the mindset that kills adaptation
06:42 – Step 1 of the “counterpunch framework”: the necessity of visibility and building a personal brand
08:03 – What a personal brand really is (simple exercise to check yours)
11:23 – How owning his visibility saved Arjun’s career (and how you can too)
14:49 – The “selfishness” of not sharing your gifts (and why service matters)
17:59 – Step 2 & 3: the power of community and always evolving with the market
21:18 – Using the “gas method” to survive and thrive in tough times
26:29 – Don’t just take from your network—be a giver, always in service
28:14 – Lessons from coaching and competing for Team USA in Taekwondo
31:05 – What really separates top winners: belief and mental toughness
35:02 – How mentors and a supportive circle fuel belief and success
38:53 – The art of people-first coaching: learn your learner
45:49 – How Arjun defines success (and why it’s more than results)
50:23 – The origin and story behind the LFG Society community
56:54 – The most in-demand keynotes: managing disruption and simplifying business
59:51 – What Arjun wants his daughters to remember: “He was kind”
01:01:08 – Final thoughts and where to connect with Arjun
About Arjun Dhingra
Arjun Dhingra is a two-time Taekwondo world champion, former co-head coach of Team USA, and one of the top mortgage brokers in the country. An acclaimed keynote speaker, Arjun teaches growth, resilience, and authentic leadership for high performers across industries. He is the founder of LFG Society, a thriving community for entrepreneurs committed to growth, service, and real impact. Arjun’s insights blend elite athletic mindset with real-world business savvy, and his story shows how humility and service beat arrogance and complacency—every time.
