Hello and welcome to Between Two Dots, hosted by Hafiz Mitha and Gilbert Bong. Today, the multi-talented Raj Sahota joins the show! Known to many around the world as Raj Singh, Raj is a professional wrestler on a mission to entertain the masses and use his platform to help troubled youth lead better lives. He also happens to be a childhood friend of Gilbert and Hafiz, and he explains how and why he has managed to be the same down-to-earth guy that they knew when they were kids, despite the glitz and glamour of his day job, as well as what drove him to fully pursue his childhood passion. Join us for this fun and enlightening discussion with the great Raj Sahota.

“Between two dots – really, the value is in that line: the journey.”

Episode Highlights:

[0:57] Gilbert introduces Raj, who strides in looking like Macho Man Randy Savage.

[2:11] Raj shares the ins and outs of working for Impact Wrestling.

[5:43] “I knew that I wasn’t going to be a school kind of guy. I was going to be a wrestler through and through.” We learn about Raj’s upbringing, and how he knew very early that he wanted to be pro wrestler.

[7:52] Raj tells us about his father, The Great Gama, one of the greatest pro wrestlers to ever do it, wo wrestled under the Stampede Wrestling promotion in Calgary.

[11:06] “No matter what it was that I did, I always put 100% belief in myself. But I also was realistic.” Raj shares the mindset that has made him successful in a professional where many others have failed.

[16:12] “You either win or you learn.” Raj details a series of career setbacks that he was able to turn into better opportunities for himself thanks to his mindset.

[20:35] We learn what Raj loves about the art and entertainment aspect of pro wrestling.

[26:07] “I remind myself every day that if I don’t get better, there’s someone else coming up who wants my spot.” Raj discusses the meticulous regimen he maintains to stay healthy physically and mentally.

[28:26] “How much time you got, buddy?” Raj reflects on the advice he would give his younger self.

[30:29] Raj discusses the work he is most proud of: the Royal Hockey League.

[34:02] We learn how seeing one of his biggest heroes failing served as a game changer for Raj’s life.

[36:14] “They need to know that they’re not alone.” Raj shares the impact that he wants to leave upon the world.

Connect with Raj:

IG: @truerajsingh

Twitter: @truerajsingh

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