Worklife with Adam Grant Allyson Felix on defeating disappointment and savoring success
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Oct 19, 2021 
Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete in American history, shares her inspiring journey of resilience and empowerment. She reflects on her initial disappointment after winning silver at the Olympics and how it fueled her success. The discussion highlights her battles in advocating for maternal protections in sports and the unique challenges women face balancing motherhood with athletic careers. Felix emphasizes the importance of representation and the need for systemic change, celebrating her accomplishments and those of other women in sports.
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First Olympics Experience
- Allyson Felix's first Olympics was in 2004, in Athens, when she was 18 years old.
- She won silver but felt disappointed, not realizing the victory lap tradition.
Silver Medal Perspective
- Initially, Allyson Felix felt her silver medal was a loss.
- Later, she gained perspective, valuing the lessons learned and its role in propelling her forward.
Bronze vs. Silver Medal Happiness
- Psychologists find that bronze medalists are often happier than silver medalists.
- This is because silver medalists have higher expectations and experience counterfactual thinking.