Peter Vidmar, an Olympic gold medalist and former mission president, shares his inspiring journey through faith, sports, and service. He discusses the remarkable vision of his ancestor, Solomon Chamberlain, who foreseen the Three Degrees of Glory. Vidmar emphasizes the importance of perseverance, humility, and celebrating others' successes, all while connecting these lessons to the Doctrine and Covenants. Listeners are encouraged to adopt an abundance mentality, embrace mentorship, and maintain courage and patience in their personal and spiritual journeys.
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Focus on Christ Over Imperfections
The Lord acknowledges Joseph Smith's imperfections but emphasizes the perfection of the revelations.
We are reminded to focus on Christ and the truth rather than human weaknesses.
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Celebrate Others' Successes
Avoid jealousy by celebrating others' successes and focusing on being the best version of yourself.
Embrace an abundance mentality where everyone can receive blessings without rivalry.
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Failure Fueled Olympic Success
Peter Vidmar fell off the horizontal bar during the 1983 World Gymnastics Championships but used the failure to improve.
His persistence led to scoring a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games six months later.
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How do Olympic dreams, pioneer faith, and gospel perseverance all tie into one extraordinary legacy? Olympic gold medalist Peter Vidmar shares powerful lessons of faith, perseverance, and the early history of the restored gospel–including the remarkable story of his ancestor, Solomon Chamberlain, who had a vision of the Three Degrees of Glory before the First Vision.
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TIMECODE
00:00 - Part 1 - Brother Peter Vidmar
00:49 Peter Vidmar’s bio
07:59 Handstands with missionaries
10:39 Come, Follow Me Manual
12:28 1 degree to Joseph Smith and the 3 Degrees of Glory
17:58 Missionaries serving through hardships
20:38 “Doubt not, fear not”
23:14 No one can survive being put under a microscope
25:03 Joy in others’ success
29:58 Elder Holland the parable of the laborers in the vineyard
33:55 Dwelling on the past
37:24 Applicable bits of counsel
40:40 Avoid distractions
43:32 The gift of a generous coach
50:01 Chocolate on a soccer uniform
54:58 Parental patience and sacrifices
1:00:28 Family motto: We don’t quit
1:04:22 End of Part I - Brother Peter Vidmar
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