I founded an AI startup while still in high school. I'm now 22 and have raised over $2M — I have no regrets about skipping college.

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Ishraq Khan.

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I'm a travel writer who made Puerto Vallarta my home base for 5 years. I feel safe in Mexico and can't wait to get back.

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Writer Meagan Drillinger in Mexico

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My family winters in Puerto Vallarta and we're leaving early due to the cartel violence. We'll come back as soon as we can.

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Puerto Vallarta

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I quit my job at TikTok at age 30 to travel. There was no way I was going to stay — the freedom is worth it.

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Nerine Mak

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I moved from San Francisco to Miami. It's cheaper and I love the lifestyle, but I miss the professionalism of the Bay Area.

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Gustavo Fernandez.

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An ex-consultant quit his 6-figure job after reading 'Dare to Lead.' Here are the 4 lessons from the book that motivated him.

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AJ Eckstein

AJ Eckstein

I'm the CEO of a cannabis and beverage company. I start my day in Central Park with my dog and hate being surrounded by 'yes' people.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Irwin Simon, the chairman and CEO of Tilray, based in New York City. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I worked closely with Rev. Jesse Jackson after he took a chance on me at age 19. Here's what he taught me about leadership.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bradley Akubuiro and his wife, Allison England, and Pete Buttigieg at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bradley Akubuiro and his wife, Allison England, and Pete Buttigieg at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

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'KGB' is how the AI spending boom will play out

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Bernard Golden, CEO of Navica

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I used Claude to negotiate $163,000 off a hospital bill. In a complex healthcare system, AI is giving patients power.

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Stethoscope and medical bill

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