My 81-year-old grandma is still in remarkable health. She says not chasing traditional success is the key to her longevity.

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Janelle Jones' grandmother holding balloons that say 80
The author's grandmother is in her 80s.

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I didn't take over my family's successful business after my mom died. I often wondered if it was the right choice.

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The author poses with her mother on a mountain vista in 2016.
The author, shown with her mother in 2016, always thought she would take over her mom's day care business. Then her mom got sick, and everything changed.

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I went from making $200,000 a year to using SNAP. Here's what I wish people knew about government assistance.

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Carli Michelle Wright

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I left Nashville for a Maryland suburb. Eleven years later, I've finally made peace with the trade-off.

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The author left Nashville 11 years ago.

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I love traveling solo. It's easier to meet new people and go on spontaneous adventures without my partner.

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The author in front of a mural wall.
Though the author is not single, she prefers traveling solo.

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I thought I was working towards something I wanted, then I realized I was living someone else's life

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Author, Erin Coupe.
Erin Coupe's "I Can Fit That In: How Rituals (Not Routines) Transform Your Life" is out November 5th.

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I'm 41 and single by choice. I've had to create a wider support network than most, but I also have deeper friendships.

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The author poses while sitting in a large tree.
The author, who is single by choice, said that being on her own has encouraged her to turn to a wider network for support and companionship, leading to deeper friendships.

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I'm in my 40s and on my third career change. I got rejected from 83 jobs last month but I'm not losing hope.

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A woman looks at a city skyline.

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I just turned 40 and started reflecting on my career. Here are 5 things I wish I knew when I was starting out.

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The author has some career advice for her younger self.

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I tore my Achilles tendon playing pickleball. I slid into a famous actor's DMs for advice.

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Man resting after surgery
The author tore his Achilles tendon playing pickelball

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