Gary Neville: From Football Legend To Building A Business Empire | E170
- Aug 17, 2022
- 1:39:39
- Full Episode
Gary Neville is a broadcaster, serial business founder and owner, and a winner of every possible club football title in his 20 years playing for Manchester United - with 2 Champions League medals, 8 Premier League medals, 3 FA Cup medals, a Club World Cup medal, and 2 League cup medals.
Topics: 00:00 Intro 01:56 How did you and your family become so successful in sport? 08:38 What the cost of your drive? 21:18 You’re self disparaging about your skills 26:13 Alex Ferguson’s mindset 30:35 What you have you learnt from Sir Alex about culture? 44:28 Why are Manchester United failing now? 01:01:02 Your business 01:07:15 Politics 01:13:08 Mental health 01:21:29 Your dad 01:29:12 The next 10 years 01:31:36 If happiness was a recipe 01:34:07 The last guest question
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Brief Summary
Gary Neville discusses resilience, mental health, and Manchester United's leadership issues, emphasizing family influence and the need for open communication.
Key points
- Lessons from Family. Reflecting on the influence of family and their commitment to sport.
- Redefining Success. Questioning whether we are driven by passion or insecurity.
- Taking Control of Time. Managing emails and notifications to reduce anxiety and regain control over time.
- The Influence of Sir Alex Ferguson. Reflecting on the powerful work ethic and influence of Sir Alex Ferguson.
- Old-Fashioned Values in Modern Business. Discussing the balance between hard work and employee well-being in today's work culture.
- Social Media Savvy. The need for children to be educated about social media.
Episode highlights
- Lessons from FamilyReflecting on the influence of family and their commitment to sport.“I think of it as being the first layer was my mum and dad.”3:56Aug 17, 2022
- Redefining SuccessQuestioning whether we are driven by passion or insecurity.“Are we really driven or are we being voluntarily driven?”13:10Aug 17, 2022
- Taking Control of TimeManaging emails and notifications to reduce anxiety and regain control over time.“I look at my emails once a week.”20:21Aug 17, 2022
- The Influence of Sir Alex FergusonReflecting on the powerful work ethic and influence of Sir Alex Ferguson.“He knew how to tap into you, no matter who you were.”28:32Aug 17, 2022
- Old-Fashioned Values in Modern BusinessDiscussing the balance between hard work and employee well-being in today's work culture.“You have to work hard, but why do you have to say that to people?”38:12Aug 17, 2022
- Social Media SavvyThe need for children to be educated about social media.“It should be taught at schools.”44:14Aug 17, 2022
- Hope for the FutureDespite struggles, there's a strong belief in Manchester United's return to greatness.“I'm absolutely convinced Manchester United will return.”56:32Aug 17, 2022
- Manchester's PassionThe passion for Manchester United remains strong despite recent struggles.“The passion still for the club is huge.”59:50Aug 17, 2022





