It looked like I had achieved the American dream, but I lost myself in the process. Psychedelics helped me find a new beginning.

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I'm 56 and got tired of being ghosted after job interviews. Here's the strategy that kept me moving forward.

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Michael Shmarak

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I vibe coded a 7-figure tool for my startup. Here are the 4 steps I followed — and how I avoided coding slop.

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John Hu.

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I took a 50% paycut when I got laid off from Meta and started a coaching business. The transition was hard, but I feel better all around.

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"I'm building a life I don't need to escape," says Chikara Kennedy, who launched a coaching business and moved to Mexico after her Meta layoff.

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I'm a therapist who studies mental strength. Here's the 2-minute power phrase strategy to keep you strong under pressure.

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Amy Morin (not pictured) shares the two-minute reset that helped her land a book deal.

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If you're worried AI will take your job, here's what to do in the next 30 days, according to an executive coach

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I grew up believing we were poor. Now I know my parents lied — how do I get past this?

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I'm a full-time interior designer with a side hustle selling eco-friendly household products. I make up to £2,000 a month from it.

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I'm a VC founder and busy boy mom. Here's a day in my life — and my 3 favorite AI prompts that help

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Jesse Draper.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jesse Draper, the 43-year-old founder of Halogen Ventures in Santa Monica, California. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I'm the CEO of Avaline, Cameron Diaz's wine brand. I'm not afraid of missing flights, get jet lag help from ChatGPT, and end every night with Sauvignon Blanc.

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Jennifer Purcell.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Purcell, the 46-year-old CEO of Avaline Wines, based in New York City. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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