My husband and I just celebrated our 30th anniversary. Here's what I've learned about love, life, and parenting.

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selfie of Christina Daves and her husband in front of the ocean
The author (right) celebrated her 30th wedding anniversary.

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I ran a successful brick-and-mortar business for decades. I shut it down in my 50s to reinvent myself and my career.

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Susan Teresa posing
The author ran a photography studio.

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My income dropped to less than $12,000 after burnout caused my health to collapse. I had to learn how not to overwork myself.

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Melissa Drake holding a boquet of flowers
The author had a health crisis that changed her whole life.

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My fiancée and I live with my parents in a New York City apartment. It's helped us save money and open a business.

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Ciaran Short and his parents at a table in their nyc apartment
The author lives with his parents in New York City.

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I'm a 76-year-old retiree who travels often with my grandma friends. We're learning that the secret to healthy aging is adventure.

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Beth Sobiloff and her friend
The aturhoe (right) is a retired grandmother who loves to travel.

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I was a broke American living in New Zealand. A viral TikTok turned my taco stand into 3 restaurants.

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Sean Yarbrough eating tacos
Sean Yarbrough owns three restaurants.

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I'm the oldest US Olympian ever to compete. I had to keep my full-time job, and worked over 40 hours while on the road.

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Rich Ruohonen curling
Rich Ruohonen became the oldest Team USA Olympian at 54.

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I've tested countless sleep tips for my job. Following the viral Dutch method actually helped me feel refreshed.

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The writer sits on her bed while wearing a green, black, and white shirt.
The author said she has experimented with many tips and tricks to get a good night's sleep. She was surprised how well the viral Dutch method worked for her.

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I took a pay cut so I could live a calmer life. It was worth it, but affording city life became more difficult.

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a man facing a building in london
The author (not pictured) struggled to live in London after taking a pay cut.

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I thought I was a failure because I needed a CPAP machine. Now I tell everyone how great I sleep.

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Woman wearing CPAP machine
The author realized that using a CPAP machine was helping her.

Courtesy of the author

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