Finish First - an Interview with Scott Hamilton #125

<blockquote> <p><strong>“I’m 100% a fan of failure because at least if you’re failing, you’re trying.” — Scott Hamilton</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>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, “<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Finish-First-Winning-Changes-Everything/dp/0785216561" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Finish First: Winning Changes Everything</a>.” 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.</p> <p>Learn more about Scott’s story and see him live at Brian Buffini’s Success Tour™ in Toronto. <a href= "https://buffiniandcompany.com/events/2018-success-tour/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to learn more.</p> <p>Are you a <a href= "https://www.brianbuffini.com/podcast-interest-list.aspx" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buffini Show Insider</a>? What are you waiting for? Join today!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:</strong></p> <p>“We live in a world of participation awards.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“Pain is our greatest teacher.” — Scott Hamilton</p> <p>“I’m 100% a fan of failure because at least if you’re failing, you’re trying.” — Scott Hamilton</p> <p>“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</p> <p>“No one is ever going to step into something and be instantly fantastic.” — Scott Hami