SDS 610: Who Dares Wins — with Jon Krohn

Podcast Journey

Jon Krohn shares his life philosophy, "Who dares wins," emphasizing the importance of taking action to achieve success. He recounts his venture into podcasting with the creation of a show called "A Four N," which was initially intended to be a lighthearted news format on AI and machine learning. Despite the pandemic forcing a shift to a virtual format, this daring move led to unexpected opportunities, including becoming the host of the Super Data Science podcast 1. Jon reflects on the power of daring, stating, "Even if we don't achieve what we originally set out to achieve by having dared to achieve it, by having taken action in the direction of the achievement, we learn from the experience and we gain invaluable information about ourselves and about the world." 2

   

Weightlifting Experience

Jon's philosophy of daring extends beyond podcasting into personal challenges, such as entering an Olympic weightlifting competition. Despite finishing last, he gained invaluable experience and commitment to the sport, illustrating that daring leads to personal growth regardless of the outcome 2. He explains, "Thanks to the weightlifting discipline and commitment I have developed as a consequence of daring to enter that first competition, I today am the strongest and most mobile I've ever been." 2 This mindset of daring to take risks applies to various aspects of life, from business ventures to personal relationships, reinforcing the idea that taking action, even in the face of potential failure, can lead to unforeseen successes.