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Take the Free Big 5 Personality Test Link: https://www.syllabusoflife.com/big-fi... ------------------------- Top Books Recommendations by Ravi Kapoor: https://youtube.com/shopcollection/SC... ------------------------- If you’re a founder, brand or institution building something that actually helps people… Reach out to us for deep-impact collaborations on collabwithravikapoor@gmail.com ------------------------- In this episode of The Syllabus of Life, we have Bhupender Dhawan in conversation with IRS Ravi Kapoor. Bhupender Dhawan is a legendary powerlifting and bodybuilding coach, Dronacharya Awardee, and mentor to national and international champions. Known for his discipline-first philosophy, he has transformed thousands of young lives through sport, focus, mental strength, and uncompromising values. In this episode, Bhupender Dhawan and IRS Ravi Kapoor discuss: • The life-changing teacher–student bond from rejected engineer to IRS officer and international powerlifting medalist • Discipline, trust, and surrender as the foundation of real mentorship • ⁠Why powerlifting builds the base for bodybuilding strength before aesthetics • ⁠Old-school gym culture, grit, focus, and performance pressure • ⁠Winning national championships and international medals • ⁠Clearing UPSC with a sportsperson’s resilience and mental toughness • ⁠Choosing purpose over power and position • ⁠Education beyond degrees values from parents and teachers • ⁠Transforming underconfident youth into national and international athletes • ⁠Mind wins, world wins when mindset, body, and character align --------------- My gear for shooting this video: Sony-ILCE-7M3-Full Frame Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/4l4KVLf Canon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/4c8UswO Logitech Tripod: https://amzn.to/3XFtffg Zoom H1 All Black (2024 Version): https://amzn.to/429Gypv  Shure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3RsSLAJ GODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/4hUP2H1 Rode Collar Mic: https://amzn.to/3E1UfyO --------------- For more podcasts like this one, subscribe to our channel. We regularly feature new episodes filled with valuable discussions and insights. About Ravi Kapoor: Ravi Kapoor is an ex-IRS officer, competitive powerlifter, chief mentor, TEDx speaker, and author. Additionally, Ravi holds an MA in clinical psychology and has chosen to focus on mentoring the next generation of civil servants. To know more: To know more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravikapoori... LinkedIn:   / ravi-kapoor-001bb1132   ——————— 00:00 – Trailer 1:13 – The Story of My Life 5:00 – The First Person Who Saw Potential in Me 8:08 – Disappeared After One Line, Came Back as an IRS Officer 10:33 – Becoming a National Powerlifting Champion 13:00 – Resigning from the Officer Position 18:26 – The Turning Point of My Life 21:26 – ₹180 Gym Fees & A Lesson for Life 25:06 – Message for Gen Z 30:04 – Mr. Delhi Competition: Always Came Last 36:44 – Failure is Mine, Success is Yours 46:30 – Are Champions Born or Made? 53:47 – How to Build Consistency & Discipline