Matt Smith: Maximizing Your Potential

This week Andrew talks with professional footballer Matt Smith. At age 18, Matt was released from a football training program and thought that might signal the end of his chances to play professionally. He was interviewing for jobs in business and playing semi-pro football when things started to click. He had a red-hot 6 months at the semi-pro level and signed his first professional football contract. Today, Matt plays for Salford City and has scored over 100 goals in his professional career.  He is also an avid angel investor and passionate about helping startup founders build game-changing businesses. Matt's story is a masterclass in the value of relentless work ethic, following your passions, and believing in yourself. This conversation will help you maximize your potential in anything. 

Show Highlights:
2:22 - Getting cut from training program at age 18
3:02 - Meeting with Paul Dickov
4:08 - Power of hard work and enthusiasm
6:14 - Overcoming "talent gap"
8:30 - First professional contract
8:45 - Mental side of professional sport
10:31 - Overcoming imposter syndrome
12:56 - Role of data & analytics in sport
13:45 - Maintaining human element
16:37 - What makes great teams
17:27 - Evolving as a leader
17:55 - Learning from other leaders
19:12 - Angel investing
22:13 - "Getting your plates spinning"
22:21 - Networking
23:19 - Experience getting an MBA
24:33 - Identifying startup founders to invest in
27:10 - Making sacrifices to achieve success

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