“Limits are only in our heads,” says Matěj Žák

12. 1. 2026 NEWTON People Students and Alumni

What really drives success? In this interview, NEWTON University graduate Matěj Žák explores the idea of self-imposed limits and explains why they often exist only in our minds.

Matěj Žák is one of NEWTON University’s standout alumni who has turned ambition into tangible results. In his interview for Vzdělávání pro život, he shares insights on personal growth, overcoming challenges, and shaping the right mindset.

He argues that limits are rarely set by external circumstances, but by the way we think about them. According to him, a shift in perspective can reveal opportunities we might otherwise miss. The interview offers not just inspiration, but also practical ideas on how to approach your goals with greater confidence and ambition.

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“Limits are only in our heads,” says Matěj Žák

From NEWTON to Louis Vuitton

„The only one who can stop you is yourself,” says the creator of the Mindfall Protocol about careers in the AI era.

Every failure is just a springboard: From NEWTON to London in pursuit of a dream in nutrition

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