I taught at TOPGUN, and the flying and dogfighting seen in the 'Top Gun' movies are pretty darn realistic

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Guy Snodgrass, former TOPGUN instructor and Navy fighter pilot.

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I was shocked when a recruiter told me I was too old for another tech job. But now I'm fighting back.

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How I took the 'best' photo of the 2017 American solar eclipse — and what I'm doing differently this year

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Astrophotographer and Keynote Speaker, Jon Carmichael (on left) captured this iconic image of the 2017 total solar eclipse that swept across the US.

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I'm a millennial who thought cubicles were a dreary relic from the '90s — then I realized they can be social and personal

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Sydney Baker started working in an office cubicle in July 2023.

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I grew up trying to win my parents' approval. I ended up getting a Ph.D., but it was solo travel that changed my life.

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Angela at the Colosseum in Italy.

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After 11 years as a digital nomad, living in 60 countries, I'm settling in Mexico. It fits my lifestyle and business goals.

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Hannah Dixon applied for residency in Austria and was denied before moving to Mexico.

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I had the opportunity to move from Chicago to Texas on Facebook's dime. I got nervous and backed out — a decision I now regret.

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A.W. has lived in Chicago, Illinois for nine years. She told Business Insider she regrets not moving to Texas when she had the chance.

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I quit my dream teaching job to become a virtual assistant. My income dropped 25%, but my flexible schedule is worth it.

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On the left: Brittany Davila wears festive holiday-themed clothing in front of a classroom decorated with candy canes. On the right: Davila wears a suit and smiles.
Brittany Davila quit her job as a teacher and became a virtual assistant.

Brittany Davila

I earn 6 figures working just 10 hours a week. Here's how I rate my 8 income streams based on difficulty and earning potential.

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Grace Ryu has eight income streams that make up her six-figure income.

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I turned down a dream job because it required me to be in the office. Losing my work-from-home flexibility wasn't worth it.

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Chris Blondell values working from home over earning more.

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