That’s truly why I wanted to do an Ironman, to motivate, inspire others. I publicly speak now and it’s just to help others realize there’s a reason to give and a reason to give back. Scott Smiley More Quotes by Scott Smiley More Quotes From Scott Smiley I literally thought, my life is over, I have no reason to live, I have no reason to do anything, but it was the love of my wife, my family, my friends, and God that inspired me to drive on, to forgive and to push forward in life and to continue to fight and eventually continue to serve . Scott Smiley latest-headlines It was just about not quitting. Scott Smiley latest-headlines It’s true teamwork and working together that gives me the ability to become an Ironman. Scott Smiley latest-headlines It’s the love that surrounds me that gives me the ability to fight, continue to move forward and continue to make an impact. Scott Smiley latest-headlines