Why I Love My Bad Days | Alexi Pappas | TED
23 June 2026 · Founder Stories
One month before the Rio Olympics, runner Alexi Pappas couldn't hit her splits in practice. She was begging her watch to change its mind. Then her coach told her to take it off — and shared the best advice she's ever received. That single piece of wisdom led her to break a national record and change
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