The host explained that the book included a foreword by a Hall of Famer, a cover quote from a famous athlete, and gratitude chapters contributed by friends, and that it successfully raised money for nonprofits. He noted that it sold well and highlighted its charitable impact, indicating strong endorsement.
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Scott explained that his first published book was titled Standing O, with a foreword by Hall of Famer Dick Vermeule and a cover quote from Tiki Barber, and that it successfully raised money for nonprofits.
So the first book that I wrote was called Standing O. And Dick Vermeule, who's in the Football Hall of Fame, wrote the foreword. And Tiki Barber, who's an all-time great from the New York Giants, wrote the cover quote. And then friends of mine, from Jesse Itzler to Heather Monaghan, wrote chapters of gratitude, beautiful chapters of gratitude. And it worked. We sold a bunch of books. We raised a bunch of money for a couple of nonprofits that I was really passionate about.