I studied film in college because it was my passion. Once I graduated, I craved a simpler life, so I pursued a different career.

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The author (not pictured) decided to not pursue filmmaking as a career.

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I chronicled all my breakups like Taylor Swift. Making my heartbreaks public strengthened my relationship.

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A couple hold arms.
The author (not pictured) wrote about her breakups in a book, and her husband was supportive.

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After visiting every country in the world, I had a new perspective on life. I no longer wanted to be in the US and chose to live in Portugal.

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Gina Morello at Sintra in Portugal.

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My mom was my best friend, so it made sense for me to quit my stressful job so we could spend the last few months of her life together

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The author and his mother posse on a beach boardwalk.
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I moved from New York City to Pittsburgh for a fresh start, but it was a disaster. I now live in Los Angeles and love it.

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Jamie Allison Sanders with her mother at Santa Monica Pier.

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My husband and I spent all the money we were given at our wedding on our dream honeymoon. We have no regrets.

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The author and her husband in front of a boat on a sunny day.
The author and her husband spent the money they were given at their wedding on their honeymoon.

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Hearing stories of her past travels and going on trips with my grandmother taught me how to enjoy life by appreciating the smaller moments

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On the left: Varisha Tariq's grandmother and mother at the beach. On the right: the author with her grandmother and mother.
The author's grandmother, shown with the author's mother (left image) on the beach in Goa, India, and with the author and her mother (right image) in Dubai.

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I was scammed out of $6,000 a year ago — even though I knew better. It's not the financial loss that continues to haunt me.

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The author was scammed out of thousands.

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When I let ChatGPT manage my social life for a week, AI texted my friends and picked my outfits. It was strange but helpful.

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Santiago Barraza Lopez and his friend at dinner next to his chatgpt conversation
The author had ChatGPT manage his social life.

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I skipped college to travel and live abroad. My decision helped me land my dream job.

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Zanny Merullo Steffgen in Naples, Italy during her gap year.

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