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Episode 3334:

Suzann Pileggi Pawelski reflects on how pushing through a grueling Spartan Race became possible not through individual strength, but through shared encouragement and purpose. By leaning on teammates and contributing to something larger than herself, she discovered that collaboration transforms hardship into fulfillment and amplifies both resilience and joy. Her experience shows how meaningful connection can elevate performance and deepen satisfaction.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livehappy.com/the-power-of-teamwork/

Quotes to ponder:

"Whether it was giving someone a boost to scale a 6-foot wall, sharing one's technique on how to successfully pull a 75-pound weighted sand bag or giving an emotional lift with a word of encouragement, we were there for one another."

"Defined as 'representing a feeling of identification with and sense of obligation to a common good that includes the self but that stretches beyond one's own self-interest,' teamwork was definitely at play on this special day for me."

Episode references:

Character Strengths and Virtues: https://www.amazon.com/Character-Strengths-Virtues-Handbook-Classification/dp/0195167015

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