What Elite Sport Teaches You About Building a Business with Matt Richards MBE

Matt Richards MBE is a two time Olympic champion who understands pressure at the highest level. In this episode of Screw It Just DO It, Matt shares how self belief was built early, tested at the 2024 Olympics, and later applied to building a business while still competing at an elite level.

We talk about dealing with doubt, staying consistent when outcomes are uncertain, and why feedback and focus matter when you are building something new.

Key Takeaways

How Matt rebuilt belief under Olympic pressure

Why consistency beats confidence during uncertain moments

What elite sport teaches you about execution and focus

How feedback shaped Matt’s move into business

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