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Feb 2025
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Alexi Pappas on Ditching Goals and Her S...

Daily Stoic | Wondery
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It’s easy to assume an Olympian would be all about external achievements, but Alexi Pappas has redefined what success means to her by letting go of goals altogether. Alexi joins Ryan to talk about falling in love with the process vs. achieving a goal, simplifying life’s decisions, and how losing her mom led her to seek mentorship everywhere.  Alexi Pappa ... Show More
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