LFG Energy Podcast

In this episode, I walk through the lessons I learned after meeting Chris Gardner, the real man behind The Pursuit of Happyness, and how his story reshaped the way I look at goals, discipline, and commitment. I explain how a dream only becomes real when it’s supported by a clear, daily plan, why most New Year’s resolutions collapse before they even begin, and how reverse-engineering a vision into micro steps creates unstoppable momentum. I also share how Chris’s resilience reminded me that eliminating exit ramps — mentally and practically — is what allows Plan A to truly thrive. By the end of the conversation, I want you to feel equipped with a realistic framework for turning ambition into action.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:07) - Meeting Chris Gardner

(03:13) - Why resolutions fail

(05:00) - Plan B destroys focus

(08:06) - No-fail mindset tips

(10:35) - Visualize plan A winning

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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In this episode, I dive deep into how to make every networking event count—whether you’re in college, corporate, or running your own business. I share how I shifted my entire approach over the past five years by focusing on sincerity, presence, and service over self-promotion.

You’ll hear how to read the room, engage meaningfully, and leave every event with genuine connections instead of wasted hours. I also reveal how taking off your “jacket” — mentally and physically — can completely change how people perceive and respond to you.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:37) - Common mistakes at events

(04:55) - Make conversations about them

(09:05) - OPS framework for follow-up

(12:57) - Final thoughts on networking

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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In this episode, I sit down with Coach Dar—executive coach, therapist, and author of The Art of Bouncing Back—to talk about what it really means to rise from life’s hardest hits. We dive deep into how she overcame three life-threatening strokes, found her purpose again, and turned pain into a mission to serve others.

Together, we explore how to reframe setbacks into strength, why accepting help is essential to healing, and how faith and resilience can transform your life. This is a raw, heartfelt conversation about courage, purpose, and the unshakable power of the human spirit.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:05) - Meet Coach Dar & her story

(02:38) - First stroke at 25 explained

(03:40) - Learning to accept help

(05:18) - “It’s a comma, not a period”

(07:04) - Overcoming moments of giving up

(09:05) - Finding purpose through faith

(12:03) - Letting go of expectations

(14:52) - Reframing setbacks & loss

(17:04) - The 100% bounce-back rate

(19:25) - Final reflections & gratitude

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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In this episode, I open up about how one single decision, effort, or moment can completely change the trajectory of your life and career. I share how a bold move from the FedEx founder turned $5,000 into an empire, and how my own story—one phone call, one video, and one chance encounter—ignited the creation of LFG Energy.

Through these stories, I unpack how persistence, belief, and action can transform setbacks into success. If you’ve ever felt like giving up right before a breakthrough, this episode is your reminder that you might be just one away from everything changing.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:02) - The FedEx $5,000 Gamble

(03:16) - The Phone Call That Saved My Career

(05:03) - Meeting Ryan Serhant & The One Encounter

(06:51) - The Three-Part Success Framework

(09:13) - You’re One Away from Everything Changing

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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In this raw and deeply human conversation, former NFL player turned motivational leader Trent Shelton shares how loss, purpose, and faith shaped the man he is today.

After losing his mother and grandmother in 2021—and nearly his daughter the year after—Trent found himself face-to-face with pain, perspective, and what it really means to live a legendary life.

He and Arjun go deep on finding the gift inside grief, transforming adversity into fuel, and how to build peace and purpose that lasts longer than any highlight reel.

From the quiet strength of introverts to the unseen battles behind “overnight success,” this episode is a masterclass in resilience, identity, and impact.

(00:00) — Intro

(01:45) — Finding the Gift in Loss

(05:10) — Turning Adversity Into Opportunity

(06:30) — The Power of Community and Mentorship

(07:45) — Thriving as an Introvert in the NFL

(09:30) — The Real Reason Talent Isn’t Enough

(11:50) — Reinventing Yourself After the Game

(14:20) — The Meaning of Purpose and Fulfillment

(18:30) — Leadership, Legacy, and Living for More

(21:35) — What “Legendary” Really Means

(22:00) — What LFG Energy Means to Trent Shelton

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.

Connect with Trent:

▶️ Instagram | YouTube | Website

Connect with Arjun:

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In this episode, I share two powerful traits I’ve seen in the world’s top performers—from elite Taekwondo athletes to high achievers in everyday life. It all starts with a spontaneous 50-hour trip to Barcelona to coach “one last time,” and what unfolded there reminded me of what truly separates those who win from those who just show up. I break down what mental toughness really means—showing up as your best, no matter the circumstances—and how to audit yourself with one simple question. Then I dive into the second key: unshakeable self-belief, the quiet confidence that changes how you perform and recover, even when you don’t take home the gold.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:48) 50-hour Barcelona coaching sprint

(04:33) Defining true mental toughness

(06:42) How to self-audit performance

(08:27) Power of unshakeable belief

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.

Connect with Arjun:

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In this episode, I break down why some people crush it while others stall—even when everything else is equal. From my own experience in lending, I show how success isn’t about luck or resources but about how fast you act and adapt. You’ll hear the mindset shift that separates top performers: move with 70% certainty, not perfection.

I also share a simple three-step framework to build adaptability—spot problems early, reframe challenges, and act fast. Whether you’re in business, sales, or sports, this episode will help you move quicker, pivot smarter, and create momentum when others hesitate.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:20) Same tools, different results

(02:06) Lessons from billionaires

(04:41) Speed of execution matters

(06:21) 70% rule for action

(07:43) Build your adaptability quotient

(09:40) Framework to win faster

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.

Connect with Arjun:

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I sit down with my friend Damon Lembi to trace his journey from being drafted by the Braves to choosing Pepperdine, and how a coach’s hard truth reshaped his mindset. I share why remembering our wins matters and why performance is always about the present moment, not your bio.

We talk about his identity pivot into Learn It at an entry level and the transferable skills that actually move careers forward. From there, we dig into receiving feedback as data—modeling the openness that builds a feedback-safe culture.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:38) Braves draft decision

(01:32) Coach’s moonshot vision

(02:41) Tough feedback meeting

(08:36) Remembering your wins

(09:20) Perform in the moment

(16:04) Receiving feedback as data

(16:45) Build feedback-safe culture

(18:33) Openness, facts, and growth

(26:01) Reps → competence → confidence

(29:22) Own your personal brand

(34:08) Define your LFG Energy

Learn more about the Guest, Damon Lembi:

Website: https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi/?hl=en

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.

Connect with Arjun:

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In this episode of LFG Energy, I sit down with Nada Lena Nasserdeen, founder of Rise Up For You. We dive into why wasted human potential is the greatest tragedy and how you can rise above fear, doubt, and resistance to unlock your full potential.

Nada shares her Four B’s Framework, the story of going from $100 to landing a Fortune 3 client, and why betting on yourself with no Plan B changes everything. If you’re ready to stop playing small and step into the life you’re made for, this conversation will light a fire in you.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Intro

(02:06) – Lessons from performance stage

(05:32) – Becoming a 27-year-old exec

(07:34) – Rock bottom and $100 restart

(11:21) – The Four B’s framework

(19:26) – Building urgency, no Plan B

(29:04) – Pressure of leading a team

(36:26) – Legacy word to remember

Learn more about the Guest, Nada Lena Nasserdeen:

Website: https://www.nadalena.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadalena/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadalenanasserdeen/?hl=en

Website (Rise Up for You): https://www.riseupforyou.com/

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.

Connect with Arjun:

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When disruption hits, do you freeze—or counterpunch? In this episode, we break down why industries get leveled and the simple, durable framework that helps you outlast any wave: Visibility. Community. Evolution.

From the taxi industry’s downfall to AI’s rise, you’ll learn how to avoid the “AA” trap—audacity and arrogance—and build a life and business that stays sharp, human, and resilient.

Timestamps:

(00:00) — Intro

(01:42) — AA Trap: Audacity Arrogance

(02:04) — Taxi Industry’s Fall to Rideshare

(05:08) — Three-Part Framework to Counter Disruption

(05:23) — Visibility: Stand Out Everywhere

(05:58) — Community: Win with Strong Networks

(07:18) — Evolution: Keep Leveling Up

(09:12) — Final Takeaways: Disruption-Proof Mindset

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.

Connect with Arjun:

▶️ LinkedIn | Instagram | Website

Follow the show:

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