From no hope to high flyer - Matt Harry

 In this episode, I talk to Matt Harry, who's the founder and chief investment officer. Of Cloudbreak asset management, one of Australia's first digital asset investment management companies. He was also the fastest Australian to swim the English channel back in 2013, raising $30,000 for Mental Health Research in doing so. 

This interview is super inspiring because of the epic journey Matt took to get there and the reason why Mental Health Research meant so much to him.

Around 15 years prior to swimming the Channel, Matt’s life was in a very different place. Living in Kings Cross, Sydney, Matt was a daily heroin user, living in a one bedroom flat with 3 other users. 

This fascinating interview is an inspiring story of how Matt made huge changes in his life to shift to brand new life and career paths, battling tough transitions and winning. In this episode we discuss:

• Making a decision to change a life path that is moving in a downward spiral
• Getting inspired by others to take on new challenges and upskill in new areas
• How to battle through difficulties in any transition
• Networking directly to get a job or find a business partner instead of having your CV or resume rejected in applications
• Using your childhood dreams to find your next career and life paths
• What Matt would advise his son about how to choose a career and a crucial belief many people neglect when pursuing new careers
• One thing that’s made the biggest difference for him to Burn From Within now

I won’t say any more. Just listen to this incredible story, take notes and let me know what lessons you took from this for your own life and career.

The full show notes and videos of other interviews are available at burnfromwithin.com/interviews - so listen all the way through and enjoy!

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