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"What happens when you reach the apex of your career at an impressionable and young age? For some, it can lead to a disaster. Simply consider the legions of professional athletes who won their ultimate trophy or medal while still in their teens, only to spiral down a dark lonely path often filled with substance abuse or bankruptcy. For others, the new platform becomes a launching pad for their next big move. For a smaller few, they leverage their platform to leave this world better than they found it.
Consider Scott Hamilton, the 1984 Olympic gold medalist in men’s figure skating...He could have hung up his skates for good and enjoyed an easier life. He earned it. He’s spent thousands of hours training and traveling during his career. But he wasn’t done yet...He has his eye on something special. Something personal. Something that could change the lives of millions of people he will never have the opportunity to meet. 'You need to retire to something,' he told me."
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