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The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable) is a self-help book written by Olympian figure skater Scott Hamilton.

The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable)
Author Scott Hamilton
LanguageEnglish
Genre Self-help
Publisher Thomas Nelson
Publication date
January 6, 2009
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint ( Hardcover)
Pages183
ISBN 978-0-7852-2894-3
OCLC 234446423
158 22
LC ClassBF575.H27 H36 2008

Summary

Gold Medal Olympian and Hall of Fame figure skater, Scott Hamilton has overcome multiple life-threatening challenges and disappointments in his life. In this autobiographical book, Hamilton uses stories from his life to illustrate the principles that have shaped his life.

Hamilton lists eight principles that he states will help readers live happier lives:

  • Fall, Get Up, and Land Your First Jumps
  • Trust Your Almighty Coach
  • Make Your Losses Your Wins
  • Keep the Ice Clear
  • Think Positive, Laugh, and Smile Like Kristi Yamaguchi
  • Win by Going Last
  • Learn a New Routine
  • Stand in the Spotlight

External links


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable) is a self-help book written by Olympian figure skater Scott Hamilton.

The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable)
Author Scott Hamilton
LanguageEnglish
Genre Self-help
Publisher Thomas Nelson
Publication date
January 6, 2009
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint ( Hardcover)
Pages183
ISBN 978-0-7852-2894-3
OCLC 234446423
158 22
LC ClassBF575.H27 H36 2008

Summary

Gold Medal Olympian and Hall of Fame figure skater, Scott Hamilton has overcome multiple life-threatening challenges and disappointments in his life. In this autobiographical book, Hamilton uses stories from his life to illustrate the principles that have shaped his life.

Hamilton lists eight principles that he states will help readers live happier lives:

  • Fall, Get Up, and Land Your First Jumps
  • Trust Your Almighty Coach
  • Make Your Losses Your Wins
  • Keep the Ice Clear
  • Think Positive, Laugh, and Smile Like Kristi Yamaguchi
  • Win by Going Last
  • Learn a New Routine
  • Stand in the Spotlight

External links



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