Magnus Carlsen: What it takes to be the best in the world at something

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #243, Magnus Carlssen, World Chess Champion LIVE at NEXT Summit Valletta 2025.

Live from NEXT Summit Valletta 2025, Pierre Lindh sits down with Magnus Carlsen for an unfiltered conversation about obsession, mastery, and staying on top.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Mastery, mindset & loving the game

00:43 - Sponsors

01:47 - Welcoming Magnus Carlsen live on stage

03:20 - What it takes to be the best out of 600 million players

05:55 - Talent vs. training: where real chess mastery begins

06:59 - Magnus' early years: flags, Legos & concentration

08:12 - From beating his sister to studying chess at every meal

10:02 - When did Magnus realise he could become world #1?

12:44 - Becoming #1 in the world: how it really felt

14:46 - Magnus’ interest in poker: could it have replaced chess?

17:02 - Staying motivated after reaching the top

18:49 - Looking back: any sacrifices or regrets?

20:12 - Finding his own path in chess

🎥 Recorded live in partnership with Betby at NEXT Summit: Valletta 2025

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