Worth More Than Gold: Measuring Success Differently ft. Adam Nelson - Ep. 26

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Adam Nelson is a three-time Olympian and the 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the shot put but that's not how the story began. He originally left Athens with a silver medal, only to be named the true gold medalist eight years later after the winner was disqualified for doping. His long-awaited medal ceremony? It happened at the Atlanta airport, next to a Burger King. In this episode, Adam shares the remarkable journey behind that medal, how the silver shaped his drive for excellence, and what it meant to finally be recognized years after the moment had passed. Don't miss this unforgettable story about perseverance, purpose, and measuring success differently.

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