The Learning Curve
The Learning Curve
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I’m Tom Lindley, and The Learning Curve is my not-so-polished attempt at figuring life out — one conversation at a time. I sit down with people from all walks of life to explore their biggest lessons, mindset shifts, and moments that changed everything. It’s not always deep, it’s definitely not perfect, but hopefully you’ll take something away (even if it’s just mild entertainment).
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The podcast focuses on personal development, entrepreneurship, and life experiences, with episodes covering topics such as building a supplement brand from scratch, overcoming self-doubt, and the subjective nature of success. The conversation with Tom Wolfe, for instance, illustrates the challenges of starting a business with limited resources and the lessons learned from setbacks.
I’m Tom Lindley, and The Learning Curve is my not-so-polished attempt at figuring life out — one conversation at a time. I sit down with people from all walks of life to explore their biggest lessons, mindset shifts, and moments that changed everything. It’s not always deep, it’s definitely not perfect, but hopefully you’ll take something away (even if it’s just mild entertainment).
The Bare-Knuckle King Returns 🥊
For Episode 8 of The Learning Curve, I sat down with Jimmy Sweeney — a legend of bare-knuckle boxing and one of the most respected names in BKFC history. With over a decade of experience in the fight game, Jimmy’s story is one of pain, resilience, and redemption.
Just weeks before BKFC 83 in Italy, where he faces Carlos Trinidad Snake, Jimmy opened up about what he says has been the toughest fight camp of his career — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
In this conversation, we went deep into the mindset of a fighter — from losing his father to suicide at a young age, to turning pain into purpose through bare-knuckle boxing. We spoke about his time in prison, how fighting became his outlet, and how he’s still chasing gold at 41 years old.
We also explored:
🔥 The mentality needed to compete at world level
🥊 What it takes to fight bare-knuckle and stay at the top
💭 How to handle ego, ageing, and the concept of retirement
👊 Meeting Conor McGregor and how his BKFC involvement has changed the sport
🧠 The discipline, suffering, and self-awareness behind a champion’s mindset
🍀 Could we ever see a BKFC promotion in Ireland?
This episode is raw, real, and a must-watch for anyone interested in combat sports, mental strength, or the human side of fighting.
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