Join me as I sit down with NHL legend Teemu Selänne to discuss the lessons his father taught him, how to handle success and failure, the experience of owning a restaurant, and how he keeps Finnish traditions alive in his family. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with one of the greatest players in hockey history.
Join me on a 1,5 month-long road trip across the US as I meet with Finns and explore their experiences and perspectives on what it means to be Finnish in America, success, and failure, and living abroad.
Featuring interviews with IIHF Hockey Hall of Famers, the Ambassador of Finland to the US, a professor at Michigan University, and more, this docuseries offers a unique glimpse into the lives of Finns in the US.
Created, edited, and produced by Santi Fox, with music by artlist.io/Santi-276613 and mastering by Jonas W. Karlsson. Featuring a logo by Jouni Jones Lehtonen, see end for full credits.
Timestamps:
00:00 Quote from Teemu
00:27 In this episode
01:10 Teemu tips for Santi
1:32 For someone who’s never heard of you, introduce yourself
1:45 How did you come to America?
3:05 Pet Peeves in America
3:52 Why do you want to stay in America?
4:50 How often do you go back to Finland?
5:17 How do you spend your free time?
6:12 From professional sports to entrepreneurship
8:07 How do you define success?
8:32 Do you consider yourself lucky?
9:35 Family principles
9:51 Differences in Finland vs USA
11:12 How do you define failure?
12:12 Teemus 10 Minutes Rule
14:06 What makes Finnish people unique if anything?
14:43 What does it mean to be Finnish to you?
15:49 Finland in popular culture and media
16:53 How do you keep Finnish traditions at home?
17:36 Dark days and how to overcome them?
19:01 How important is mentorship?
21:10 When you are satisfied with yourself, progress ends.
23:32 Word association play
23:05 What do you have to say to the next generation of entrepreneurs?