In America, people are faced with more and more decisions every day, whether it's picking one of thirty-one ice cream flavors, or deciding whether and when to get married.

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We often take a militaristic, "tough" approach to resilience and determination like a Marine pulling himself through the mud, a boxer going one more round, or a football player picking himself up off the ground for one more play.

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Picking up her "lifetime achievement" award, proud Irene declared she had no plans to retire from her 36-year-old business.

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And picking crops is hard on older bodies.

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The move to renewables is picking up momentum around the world: They now account for more than half of new power sources going on line.

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