I run a $130,000-a-week burnout clinic for CEOs. After my life started to fall apart, I burned out too.

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Jan Gerber

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This essay is based on a conversation with Jan Gerber, 44, who runs the Paracelsus Recovery clinic in Zurich. Business Insider has verified his admission to another Swiss clinic for burnout. The piece has been edited for length and clarity.

The gig economy is moving to Florida, just like everyone else

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Miami
Miami has quickly grown as a hot spot for independent professionals.

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I'm 22 and worth $25 million. I don't regret sacrificing sleep, friendships, and college parties to get here.

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Emil Barr sits reclined in a chair, wearing a black suit.
Emil Barr, who is a multi-millionaire at age 22.

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Seven-figure livestream sellers explain how to get started in 2 steps

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Val Zapata turned her sneaker-collecting hobby into a seven-figure business.

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I get paid to wait in line for everything from sample sales to celebrity trials. I've learned there are 2 key things people will pay for.

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Gigi Principe
Principe became a line-sitter in 2023.

Gigi Principe

I was successful but depressed at 41. I found a fulfilling side hustle in therapy, and negotiated a 4-day week to pursue it.

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A headshot of Ben Tye.
Ben Tye is the CEO of Gate One

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5 people explain how they broke into AI training and how much they make in their side hustle

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A design featuring five individuals who landed AI jobs

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'It was like magic': how 4 people with no coding background used AI to build apps

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Cynthia Chen
With AI-assisted coding tools, people with no technical background are building real projects in their free time.

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For non-technical people, vibe coding is opening doors.

I left my six-figure law job and bought a mobile-home park. Despite the drawbacks, I'm happier and still live comfortably.

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Author John Kaufmann taking selfie in front of house
I left Big Law and bought a mobile-home park. I work less and don't get paid as much, but I'm happier and still live comfortably.

John Kaufmann

I quit my job at Microsoft to pursue comedy. Pursuing my passion wasn't always glamorous — but here's how I did it.

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Austin Nasso quit his Microsoft job in 2021 to pursue stand-up comedy.

Austin Nasso

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