I'm a Stanford student who uses the new dating app that's taken the campus by storm. It's fun, but I haven't met my match yet.

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The author is using the new dating app at Stanford University.

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I used to be proud of only sleeping 3 hours because I worked so much. Now I realize health is freedom, not wealth.

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Tyler Smith headshot
Tyler Smith used to think wealth was freedom, but after his dad died at 47, he realized health is more important.

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I dress NBC's Olympic talent. It's a 24-hour operation that requires 7,500 outfits.

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Amy Acton is responsible for dressing many of the on-air talent during the Olympics broadcast.

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I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 months ago. My first concern was how expensive treatment would be.

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The author was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2025.

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I won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics. I had to fund my dream myself, and started a GoFundMe to pay my debt.

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American Olympic fencer Monica Aksamit faces the media during a press conference

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When I left the Marines, I moved in with other veterans. All our traumas clashed in the house.

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A veteran returns home
The author moved in with other Marines after leaving the service.

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I found a Bottega Veneta bag at the thrift store. I paid $8, and it's worth $3,000.

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Kristen Boelen found an authentic purse at a thrift store.

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I was my grandfather's caregiver until he died, and the role gave my life meaning. Now I don't know who I am anymore.

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Kachelle Pratcher and her grandfather
The author (left) was her grandfather's (right) caregiver until he died.

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I left my home in Mexico City to chase the American dream in New York City. The demanding hustle culture was unsustainable.

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Santiago Barraza Lopez in front of new york stock exchange
The author moved from Mexico City to New York City.

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I moved to the US when I was 14 and launched my own business in 2020. Now, Kim Kardashian is one of my clients.

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Personal trainer Senada Greca in athletewear with celebrity client Kim Kardashian.
Senada Greca started working with Kim Kardashian in 2023.

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