I used to save nice things for special occasions. Now I wear them to the grocery store.

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Woman at grocery store
The author decided to start wearing her favorite clothes everywhere.

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I've been running a business with my childhood best friend. We set commandments to make sure our relationship always comes first.

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Ashley Morris and friend
Ashley Morris bought a restaurant with his best friend.

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I work at my mother's company alongside my sister. Working in the family business isn't always easy, but I love the job security.

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Teddy Rainville and his sister hanging off a company truck
The author (right) works at the family business with his sister (left).

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We sold our house in Utah to rent in Denver. The move was a big financial risk, but it was worth it.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Katy Anderson and her family next to a uhaul moving truck
The author (second from right) moved with her family from Utah to Denver.

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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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a female student looking at her phone on college campus
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 headshot
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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Family posing for photo
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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