You can't just measure yourself solely on winning that medal. It has to be on the everyday experience.
Interpretation
Success is not only defined by accolades but also by everyday experiences and efforts.
In this quote, Scott Moir emphasizes that achieving success should not be limited to winning medals or attaining external recognition. Instead, it is the continuous effort, growth, and experiences you gain along the way that truly matter. Success encompasses the journey and the lessons learned during that process, reflecting a more holistic view of achievement.
In practice
In a motivational speech to young athletes about the importance of perseverance.
My history has been to grow the roots as deeply as you can before going on to the next thing. That's why it took 10 years to go from Union Square Cafe to Gramercy Tavern, and another 10 years to go from Blue Smoke's first location to its second, and five to go from Shake Shack 1 to Shake Shack 2.
Don't count the people that you reach, reach the people who count
The most important asset you need to protect in order to manage the demands of a job or an investment portfolio is your production of energy. And, just like with money, if you do a great job managing your energy, you'll get a great return.
A relentless focus on the outward markers of success can lead to complacency. It can make you lazy.
Men talk as if victory were something fortunate. Work is victory.
I have inherited two of the most important brands in hip-hop, Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella. Reid and Universal Music Group have given me the opportunity to manage the companies I have contributed to my whole career. I feel this is a giant step for me and the entire artist community.
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