The Inspiring Richmond Dinh Story
Richmond Dinh is the Creator of the Tiny Challenge™ and Founder of the Underdog Academy — frameworks that have helped thousands of beginner coaches rise, get clients, and build real businesses.
But his path wasn’t easy. Richmond lost millions in property in his 20s, faced near bankruptcy, and had to start over with nothing but belief and a last-dollar investment in coaching. That leap transformed failure into a multi–seven-figure business.
Out of that struggle came innovation: the Tiny Challenge™ model. A simple, powerful system designed to give early-stage coaches a fair chance in an industry dominated by bigger brands, bigger budgets, and louder voices.
Today, Richmond leads a global movement — proving that with the right framework, the underdog can win.
Stepping Stones to Success
1979
The Asian
Underdog
Richmond’s story begins long before business. Growing up as the son of Vietnamese immigrants in Sydney, he was bullied for being Asian and told he didn’t belong. Later, as a young professional, he followed the “safe” path — becoming an optometrist — only to find himself unfulfilled and trapped in a career he didn’t love.
Then came the crash. Losing $1.2 million in property investments left him broke, ashamed, and questioning his worth. It was rock bottom — but also the turning point. Through personal development and coaching, Richmond rebuilt his life, step by step.
That journey gave birth to the identity he now champions: The Asian Underdog. Someone who rises despite the odds, represents those overlooked, and proves that resilience, courage, and belief can change everything.Richmond doesn’t just teach strategy.
He embodies the message he lives by: Keep Believing & Never Settle.
2010
Eyes On The Prize
Part of the migrant experience is working hard to succeed in a new country. Richmond Dinh graduated valedictorian of his school, and became an optometrist for 10 years. But it was only after leaving the profession and following his personal dreams that he found happiness.
2017
Losing The Lot
Richard Dinh became a self-made millionaire in his 20s through property investment. He lost the lot and faced bankruptcy. It was only after spending the last of his money on a life coach he found his calling and launched his own, highly successful, coaching business.
2025
Finding Success I CanShare
Richmond Dinh became more successful, satisfied and fulfilled, as a coach of coaches, than he could have ever have imaged. He dedicates his success to his mother, who never lived to see him find his happy place.
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MISSION & VISION
Richmond Dinh’s mission is to bring personal development to every school and individual in the world, and leave a legacy of better lives for the next generation.
Our Team
Meet the people behind Richmond who make the PO1NT ONE magic happen.
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