Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the connection between happiness and unconventional forms of personal expression in this TEDx talk. Discover how Finland, ranked the happiest country in the world for seven consecutive years, pioneers alternative sports and festivals that promote community and empower personal identity. Learn from John Lund's 20-year journey in Finnish alternative sports, including the Wife Carrying World Championships, World Air Guitar Championships, and World Sauna Championships, as he shares insights on reshaping notions of happiness. Gain a unique perspective on what motivates people to pursue atypical activities and how these experiences can contribute to long-term happiness and personal fulfillment.