The Agony of Defeat | Ep 51
In this solo episode, I unpack the hidden power of loss and why the sting of defeat can be your most valuable teacher. Drawing from personal stories, elite sports experiences, and hard-won coaching lessons, I share a practical framework for turning setbacks into comebacks. You’ll learn how to shift from comparison to emulation, own your role in the outcome, and use pain as fuel to raise your standards. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or anyone chasing growth, this is your playbook for making sure defeat is never the final chapter.
Timestamps:
(00:04) – Lessons from Team USA and the World Championships
(01:17) – Why Defeat Exposes You
(03:15) – The Brutal Honesty of Loss
(06:44) – Common Emotional Traps After Losing
(08:59) – Two Stories: Victim vs. Comeback Author
(10:32) – Letting the Pain Sit and Using It as Fuel
(12:04) – Kobe Bryant’s Relentless Mindset
(13:38) – The Comeback Framework
(14:29) – The Art of Being Happy for Others in Your Loss
(16:39) – Turning Defeat Into Unshakable Growth
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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