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Matthew Syed: Does Talent Trump Effort?

Four ThoughtSeries 3

Writer and former England table tennis champion Matthew Syed says we should not overemphasise the importance of talent over effort.

Four Thought is a series of talks recorded before an audience at the RSA in London.

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Sat 12 May 201222:15
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  • Wed 9 May 201220:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 12 May 201222:15
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