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Barry Hearn credits work ethic for Matchroom Sport success
Barry Hearn credits his success to a strong work ethic instilled by his mother. Hearn, the founder of Matchroom Sport, says he is 'unbeatable' due to his relentless approach.
Barry Hearn, the founder of Matchroom Sport, attributes his success to a powerful work ethic. Hearn says his mother's advice shaped his approach to business and life. His mother told him to focus on endurance, since he would never be the 'brightest candle in a room'. Hearn says he realized early on that academics were not his strength. Hearn says he wanted to make a good living. Hearn was born in Dagenham, and intends to remain in Essex.
Key Facts
- Barry Hearn credits his mother's advice for his success.
- Hearn says he developed a strong work ethic based on his mother's words.
- Hearn considers himself 'unbeatable' due to his relentless approach.
- Hearn is the founder of Matchroom Sport.
- Hearn says that to beat him, people 'have got to pay a hell of a price'.
- Hearn was born in Dagenham, Essex.
- Hearn intends to remain in Essex for the rest of his life.
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- inews.co.uk — Barry Hearn: Darts was for fat blokes who smoke and drink but we changed that