The best advice I ever got about work-life balance came from a past boyfriend's mom. It's shaped my life for 2 decades.

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The author (right) homeschooled her son (left).

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My grandma looked fabulous well into her 80s. She taught me how important it is to be a little selfish.

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I remember my grandmother (not pictured) as always looking polished and taking good care of herself.

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I rolled my eyes at my mom's pre-wedding advice when I was 22. Two divorces later, I'm so glad I listened.

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By following my mother's pre-marital advice, I saved myself from a lot of financial headaches and struggles through two divorces.

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I'm a billionaire CEO who's acquired 9 companies in 8 months. Here's what I look for in an investment.

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Phil Shawe, the billionaire cofounder of TransPerfect, told Business Insider what he looks for in an investment.

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How soccer and ballet taught top Goldman and KKR execs to bounce back after rejection

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From left: Goldman Sachs partner Lizzie Reed, KKR partner Alisa Wood

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My partner and I met with a divorce lawyer before our wedding. These were our 5 biggest takeaways.

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My then-fiancé and I met with a divorce attorney before our wedding.

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I got a job within 30 days by sending personalized slide decks in place of cover letters. See how I did it.

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Sales professional Julissa Machado landed a job within 30 days using personalized pitch decks.

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I'm a CEO who felt overwhelmed by life and work. I thought an executive assistant would fix things but I was wrong — here's what worked instead.

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Noah Greenberg took control of his calendar and life by introducing calendar mapping to his routine.

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Chefs share 11 of the best breakfasts to make in an air fryer

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Bacon cooks up nicely in an air fryer.

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I'm a trained chef. Here are 13 of my best tips for making foods everyone should know how to cook.

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There are simple ways to upgrade classic meals.

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