TJ Dillashaw: Resilience, Reinvention & Running a Business
What does it take to rebuild yourself after hitting rock bottom?
In this powerful first episode of Beyond The Game Season 2, two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion TJ Dillashaw opens up about the highs of world titles, the lows of public scrutiny, and the mindset required to come back stronger than ever.
Known for his relentless work ethic and precision inside the Octagon, TJ shares how he’s applied the same discipline, accountability, and mental toughness to life after fighting - and his new venture, Wild Society Nutrition.
This conversation goes far beyond sport. It’s about owning your mistakes, rediscovering purpose, and using adversity as fuel for reinvention — lessons that resonate in business, leadership, and everyday life.
Topics Covered:
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Overcoming setbacks & rebuilding confidence after failure
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The psychological components of true resilience
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Lessons in leadership, discipline & ownership
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Life after sport: transferring elite habits into business
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Founding Wild Society Nutrition & the science of wellbeing
Listen, follow, and subscribe for more powerful insights from athletes, coaches, and business leaders redefining what it means to perform — Beyond The Game.
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