Finish First - an Interview with Scott Hamilton #125
It's a Good Life
Brian Buffini
4.4 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 23 October 2018
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
“I’m 100% a fan of failure because at least if you’re failing, you’re trying.” — Scott Hamilton
In the age of participation trophies, competition is seen as a negative thing. Scott Hamilton, Olympic champion, broadcaster and best-selling author, strongly disagrees and feels that competition is essential to achieving lasting success. In this episode, Brian interviews Scott to discuss the importance of competition and Scott’s new book, “Finish First: Winning Changes Everything.” Scott explains why failure is essential to achieving success in life and business, how to break the pattern of losing and achieve your goals, and the key question to ask yourself that’ll lead you to your true purpose. He also offers motivation and encouragement to help you take that important first step after experiencing a setback or failure.
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Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:
“We live in a world of participation awards.” — Brian Buffini
“Pain is our greatest teacher.” — Scott Hamilton
“I’m 100% a fan of failure because at least if you’re failing, you’re trying.” — Scott Hamilton
“Competition is really important. It makes us better, it makes us hungrier and it really allows us to feel that satisfaction that at the end of the day, we’ve reached our goal.” — Scott Hamilton
“No one is ever going to step into something and be instantly fantastic.” — Scott Hamilton
“The true measure of success is longevity. How will you build and grow?” — Scott Hamilton
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill
“Failure is an event, not a person.” — Zig Ziglar
“The only way to avoid criticism is to do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” — Aristotle
“If you’re not falling down, you’re not trying.” — Scott Hamilton
“First things first: get up.” — Scott Hamilton
“Nothing ever happens from quitting. Nothing ever happens from ‘no.’” — Scott Hamilton
“Make the best out of the situation. Everything in life is a decision.” — Scott Hamilton
Mentioned in the episode:
“Finish First: Winning Changes Everything” by Scott Hamilton
“The Brian Buffini Show” – “Episode 070: A Star on Ice with Scott Hamilton”
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