Matthew Syed, a journalist, author, and former champion table tennis player, dives into the mindset principles of high performers. Discover how embracing failure can enhance learning and the significance of overcoming risk aversion. Syed challenges the 10,000 hours rule, explores the impact of contemporary societal challenges, and discusses the balance between innate talent and environmental factors in achieving success. His insights highlight the need for resilience and a growth mindset across various fields.

My guest this week is Matthew Syed, he has written some of the most important books in the self development, self improvement, team, company building space. His ideas are original, challenging and important.He is a British journalist, author, broadcaster and former table tennis player. He competed as an English table tennis international, and was the English number one for many years. He was three times the men's singles champion at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships (in 1997, 2000 and 2001), and also competed for Great Britain in two Olympic Games, at Barcelona in 1992 and at Sydney in 2000.After leaving the world of table tennis he embarked on a journalism career working for The Times. Throughout his career he has published four books that are highly regarded taking all of the learnings across his life as an elite level sports man and journalist. To say this conversation is diverse would be an understatement, we covered everything from creating innovation, build confidence and how to reach your full potential. This man is fascinating, engaging and thought provoking, trust me when I say you need to hear this. Follow Matthew:Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthewsyedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthewsyedauthorWebsite - https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk Follow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Of all the guests I’ve had on, these have been the moments that have impacted me most. I don’t often talk about the moments that I’ve found most personally moving, but I thought I’d share them with you today. I’ve selected six moments, from all the guests we’ve had on, that offer the most life-changing advice.If you’re new to this podcast, this is definitely the place to start. I found these moments the most meaningful, the most enlightening, and the most inspiring. From Elizabeth Day talking about the importance of failure, to Jamil Querishi talking about how you can find consistency, to Matthew Syed on building self-confidence and self-esteem.No matter who you are or where you are in your life, you’re sure to take something from this. We’ve all been on an incredible journey with this podcast, where we hear the stories, the challenges, the highs and lows, of the world's most successful people. These are the moments that have been truest to that vision. These aren’t necessarily the biggest names, but these snippets have meant most to me. I’m sure after listening to this, they’ll mean something special to you too.Episode 61: Jamil Qureshi - https://g2ul0.app.link/9Uurwa5tKkbEpisode 77: Elizabeth Day - https://g2ul0.app.link/X3bK9KguKkbEpisode 84: Matthew Syed - https://g2ul0.app.link/TsTmXvouKkb Episode 65: Anna Hemmings - https://g2ul0.app.link/v3hqRoEuKkbEpisode 96: Steve Peters - https://g2ul0.app.link/BDeUaN5uKkb Episode 101: Mo Gawdat - https://g2ul0.app.link/JuYBFRsvKkb Follow Jamil:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamil-qureshiFollow Elizabeth: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elizabday Follow Matthew: Twitter - https://twitter.com/matthewsyed Follow Anna:https://www.annahemmings.com Follow Steve: https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters Follow Mo: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdatFollow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Syed, Times Columnist, author, renowned thinker, consultant and former British number 1 table tennis player, discusses the beauty of sports and being present. He explores the concept of finding value in the experience of sports rather than solely focusing on winning and achievements. He also discusses the impact of his book 'Rebel Ideas' on organizations and the significance of diversity in problem-solving. Additionally, he reflects on personal experiences with racism, anxiety, and failure, emphasizing the importance of overcoming challenges in order to succeed.

Matthew Syed is an author and highly acclaimed speaker, he has written six bestselling books focusing on mindset and high performance, including children's books. In his varied career, Matthew was England’s number one table tennis player for over a decade, and he has competed in the Olympics for Team GB twice. In this episode, Matthew shares his insight into education, parenthood and leadership. They discuss why it’s so important to bring the growth mindset into education, to teach our children that it’s about how you can develop your skills and talents, not just celebrating the end goal. Matthew shares what he praises his children for and why we should be showing them examples of authentic success, with struggles and set-backs. They also explore taking risks, creating a space for vulnerability in the workplace and how to find purpose in our lives.- - - - - - - - -Last tickets remaining for our live theatre tour! Link: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.Books Out Now:The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournalHigh Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBsSubscribe to our YouTube to watch episodes : https://bit.ly/3UKkrRDFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highperformanceJoin our book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancebookclub

Ed Vaizey, a commentator on AI's effects on democracy, discusses why fears of deepfakes impacting British elections were overblown. He examines their potential influence in the upcoming U.S. election. Columnists Manveen Rana and Matthew Syed weigh in on whether King Charles should address recent riots and debate the cultural significance of the Olympics versus the World Cup. They also delve into the significance of digital literacy as protection against misinformation, stressing the need for institutional strategies to enhance media trust.

In this engaging discussion, Rachel Reeves, a key political figure, warns of a £20 billion black hole in public finances. Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, outlines his ambitious growth missions for the UK. Columnists Rachel Sylvester and Matthew Syed debate Labour's stance on unions and the Tory leadership contest while analyzing the emotional rollercoaster of sports. They also explore Team GB's potential at the Olympics amidst the backdrop of geopolitical rivalries. A blend of serious politics and relatable sports insights makes for a riveting conversation.

Matthew Syed explores the ethics of space exploration by looking back at the origins of the space race between the USA and the USSR. He questions the benefits of space exploration for all humankind, highlighting the nationalistic aspects of the Apollo moon landing and America's exceptionalism. The podcast discusses NASA's ethical dilemmas, historical influences on the American space program, and the collaboration and ethical considerations in space exploration, including the Artemis Program.

Michael Muthukrishna discusses his book 'A Theory of Everyone' and the importance of understanding different disciplines and cultural assumptions. The podcast explores the significance of energy in human progress and how Estonia transformed its education system. It challenges traditional economic theories and emphasizes the role of energy in understanding the modern world. The chapter also discusses practical strategies for improving energy efficiency and proposes solutions for environmental issues. The concept of cooperation and competition in relation to energy availability is explored, highlighting the relationship between energy and the scale of cooperation.

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Everyone wants to find success, achieve their dreams and fulfil their own potential, so why do some act and others not? Matthew Syed is a world leading mindset expert who can answer this very question. In this moment clip, Matthew explains the psychological reasoning between what separates those who succeed and those who don’t and shows us exactly how we can fulfil our true potential. Episode 84 - https://g2ul0.app.link/fJMwfHFJWjb Matthew: https://twitter.com/matthewsyed https://www.instagram.com/matthewsyed... https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices