My dad left 2 packed storage units when he died. I found childhood memories, vintage gems, and trash.

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Daughter and dad posing for photo
Maia Storm had to go through two storage units her dad had.

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I built billion-dollar companies by giving my employees agency. I use the same approach with my 5 kids.

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Mark Pincus is a dad of five.

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My husband and I moved from the US to Barbados with 6 kids. They're more independent and chat easily with strangers.

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A family of eight in Barbados.
Lisa Desai with her husband, Ebrahim, and their six children.

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I'm 56 and struggling to find a job. I think employers can sense my desperation, but I wish they knew how capable I am.

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Kymm Dracup
Kymm Dracup

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kymm Dracup, a 56-year-old based in Toronto. It's been edited for length and clarity.

My daughter says, "Don't worry, Mom, you'll get a job. I've seen your résumé, you're great." I don't think my daughter realizes the effect that my age, 56, has on my confidence and finding work.

I started as a Target cart attendant and now run 450 stores. This simple strategy helped me grow my career.

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Target employees listen to an executive speaking in a store.
Samir Shah (center) speaks to team members at a store in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Target

I'm the founder of Morgan & Morgan. My hobby is hunting money — here's a day in my life.

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John Morgan

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with John Morgan, an attorney and entrepreneur, who is based between Hawaii and Florida. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

I got to work closely with Clive Davis. His '3-legged stool' lesson has stayed with me through my career.

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David Schulhof
David Schulhof and Clive Davis co-produced the documentary "The Soundtrack of Our Lives."

David Schulhof

I moved to another state to be closer to my kids and grandkids. It wasn't the dream I thought it would be.

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A woman, Feliz Hebert, smiles at a camera while in her living room.
Feliz Hebert.

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I turned my obsession with British cars into a luxury business. My designs start at $339,000 and can take up to 3 years to finish.

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Paul Potratz is the founder of Helderburg

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I spent $3,500 to watch the 'Summer House' reunion at the show's Hamptons house. It felt like reliving my youth.

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Kerry Feeney and her friends are pictured in the Hamptons home from
Kerry Feeney and her friends watcher the "Summer House" reunion from the show's Hamptons home.

Kerry Feeney

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