
A Little Happier: A True Story About Friendship at the Olympics—and We’re More Free Than We Think
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
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A Tale of Friendship and Unconventional Choices at the Olympics
This chapter recounts the heartwarming story of two Japanese pole vaulters at the 1936 Summer Olympics who chose friendship over rivalry by merging their medals. Their creative decision serves as a powerful reminder of the freedom we have to make unconventional choices in the face of challenges.
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