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I'm an 81-year-old home builder. People are shocked I'm still framing houses at my age, but I love what I do.

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 05:10

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Jim Franck, 81, is a homebuilder in Oregon who has no plans to stop working, despite being financially comfortable.
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I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Sun, 12/28/2025 - 05:05

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Barbara Thompson — Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes.
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I'm an ex-Clinton strategist turned CEO. I don't micromanage and love Chinese food and brain games — here's a day in my life.

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 05:25

Tech Insider : Business

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Penn, the 71-year-old CEO and Chairman of Stagwell, based in Miami Beach. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I'm 84 and work late nights from my wheelchair. I can't comfortably retire, and I intend to work until my 100th birthday.

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

Jane Way, 84, works 30 hours a week from her home.
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A 42-year-old CEO was diagnosed with colon cancer. It pushed her to trade perfectionism for vulnerability.

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 05:00

Tech Insider : Business, Environment

Jenn Goldsack — Jennifer Goldsack said cancer forced her to redefine what leadership looks like as a CEO.
Thomas Simonetti for BI

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I run a $130,000-a-week burnout clinic for CEOs. After my life started to fall apart, I burned out too.

Sat, 12/13/2025 - 05:36

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This essay is based on a conversation with Jan Gerber, 44, who runs the Paracelsus Recovery clinic in Zurich. Business Insider has verified his admission to another Swiss clinic for burnout. The piece has been edited for length and clarity.

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I'm a CEO-turned-professor. I start my day with a daily affirmation and end it by reading fantasy romance.

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 05:00

Tech Insider : Business

Sima Sistani starts her day with a daily affirmation and ends it with a fantasy romance read.
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Read Business Insider's stories and watch our video after nearly 200 interviews with workers over 80

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 13:59

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

Barbara Ford, D'Yan Forest, Rich Colorado, Jane Way, June Boyd, Luis Bautista, Pat Fagin Scott, Sandy McConnell, Thomas Ferguson, Lydia HInds — Jason Henry, Laura Thompson, Lanna Apisukh, Matt Martian Williams, Brittany Greeson, Cassidy Araiza, Alyssa Schukar, Bridget Bennett, Tim Gruber, Michael J. Fiedler for BI

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I'm the CEO of BeatBox Beverages. DJing, dad duty, and catching up with Mark Cuban are all part of my day.

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Travel

CEO of BeatBox Beverages Justin Fenchel stands with a cardboard cutout of Mark Cuban, an investor in the brand.
Susannah Kay for BI

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Why so many Americans over 80 are still working

Sun, 11/30/2025 - 05:00