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Steve Scott Biography

Olympic athlete

Steve Scott, born on May 5, 1956, is an outstanding Olympic athlete in the field of track and field. He achieved significant success in sprinting events, breaking multiple world records and becoming one of the most successful sprinters of the 1980s.

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Book:Like a House on Fire: Renewal of the Arts in a Postmodern Culture

Source: Like a House on Fire: Renewal of the Arts in a Postmodern Culture

“The word of God is definitely above culture, in terms of what or who should have authority in our lives. However, we must remember that we are within culture, and our calling in Christ is to play our part in the redemption and transformation of individuals and cultures. I believe the recent history of the religious subculture teaches all too clearly that unless we are moving forward in seeking the genuine transformation of culture, then we are standing still and it is transforming us.”

“I keep telling my kids - whether you achieve your goal or not is not the most important thing. Putting yourself in position to achieve those goals is what's important.”

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“Happiness is not bought by money, but it can buy circumstances and conditions that improve the chances of a worldly kind of happiness.”

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“Get over it - If you have a bad workout or run a bad race, allow yourself exactly 1 hour to stew about it-then move on.”

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“I ran my first sub-4-minute mile in 1977 and since then have run 136 more. Nobody has run as many sub-4s as I have, and I intend to run at least one more.”

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“If you find something that works double down on it”

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About the Author

Born: May 5, 1956
Known for: Olympic athlete
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