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“Progress is built, in effect, upon the foundations of necessary failure. That is the essential paradox of expert performance.”

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Matthew Syed
Matthew Syed

Matthew Syed is a British journalist born on November 2, 1970. He is known for his contributions to sports reporting, particularly his analyses of table tennis and cricket. Syed's career began at The Guardian, and he later became a columnist for The Independent. His book 'Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice' has had a significant impact both academically and among the public, exploring the relationship between talent and hard work. more

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