In this episode of Sandy on Talent, Sandy is joined by Matt LaPorta — former Major League Baseball player, Olympic bronze medalist, and partner at True Up Capital Advisors — for a candid conversation on what it takes to sustain high performance through success, setbacks, and major career transitions. Together, they explore the difference between confidence and arrogance, why talent alone isn’t enough, and how discipline and self-awareness drive long-term fulfillment.
Matt shares lessons from his journey through elite athletics, career-ending injuries, and his transition into business and investing. The discussion unpacks the realities of pressure, failure, and reinvention, offering insight into how high performers continue to move forward even when the path isn’t clear.
If you’re navigating change or searching for work that truly fits your strengths, this episode delivers a practical perspective and hard-earned insight.
In this episode, you will hear:
- How early work ethic and discipline shape long-term performance
- Confidence versus arrogance and why listening matters at higher levels
- Navigating failure, setbacks, and career-defining adversity
- Transitioning from elite athletics into business and investing
- The emotional and identity challenges after career-ending injuries
- Why high performers seek difficult work and meaningful pressure
- Engineering the right fit between talent role and challenge
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