I finally landed a 6-figure book deal after 20 years of trying to become an author. Here's how I did it.

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Melissa Petro.

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I shopped at the smallest Trader Joe's in the world. It was chaotic and cramped, but the selections were still impressive.

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I work on a cruise ship after leaving my 9-to-5. Now I get to travel and do things like manage the slides, surf machine, and bartending.

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Kailey Milhorn says her job is comparable to summer camp — not babysitting.

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Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian shares his daily routine and why true work-life balance doesn't exist: 'I don't think anyone can really accomplish that'

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Alexis Ohanian (center), Olympia Ohanian (left), and Serena Williams.

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I tried and failed to be a morning person. Instead of fighting my body, I wake up later and have more productive days.

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Shoshanna Hecht.

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Apple's AI strategies, especially for Siri, aren't very smart

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Apple CEO Tim Cook

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I’m a ‘mom for hire’ who charges $40 an hour. I've given dating advice, shared chicken soup recipes, and even taught a guy how to iron.

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Nina Keneally.

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Our team lip-synced Frozen's 'Let It Go' during a Zoom offsite. It was incredibly awkward but became our best team-building moment.

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Frozen singalong for team-building exercise

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I was laid off from LinkedIn and it stunned me. Here's how I got through the next 48 hours.

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Arthi Raghu spent four years at LinkedIn.

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I've been a UPS driver for almost a decade. Having the same routine every day is soothing, and I love that no one tells me what to do.

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A UPS truck in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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