I'm quitting my job at a big tech company to travel. Hustle culture is overrated — I'm taking a year off.

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A project manager at a big tech firm is putting her burgeoning career on hold to focus on her mental health.

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I created Løci, the sneaker brand loved by Nicki Minaj, after quitting my job in finance. Here's how I did it.

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Side by side shot of Løci sneakers and Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj has a collection with Løci and has invested in the company.

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My husband and I divorced after 2 years of marriage. We started dating again, but we won't re-marry.

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Anu Verma and Rob with their son

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I work at Yellowstone National Park. I have free room and board, 3-day weekends, and unlimited access to the park.

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Selfie of Josie Weaver backpacking in Yellowstone National Park
A photo of me backpacking in Yellowstone National Park.

Josie Weaver

I lived in Silicon Valley, New York, and London as a founder. If you're looking for a place to build a business, there's one clear winner.

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Amber Atherton currently lives in San Francisco.

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I'm a matchmaker for ultrawealthy men and charge up to $350K for my services. I give all my clients the same advice.

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Christiana Maxion says the best men often don't know how to sell themselves on dating apps.

Shyrell Tamayo

I've been to North Korea more than 180 times. Here's how tourists can stay out of trouble.

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Inside North Korea and South Korea's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Panmunjom, 2002. [ONLY LICENSED FOR USE IN THIS ARTICLE]
South Korean and US military personnel steps away from Simon on his first visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in 2002. He says they didn't say hello when greeted.

Simon Cockerell

I ran over 100 miles through Death Valley in record heat after recovering from chemo — here's what it was like

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Ray Zahab (right) achieves what many would consider unthinkable. Here he is standing in Death Valley when it's 123 degrees Fahrenheit.

Kent Keeler

We built our vacation home in Tulum for $350,000. I'm glad we invested in the market early, but there are issues with basic infrastructure.

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Three story vacation house in Tulum
The project took a year and a half to complete, but the couple were "super happy" with the results.

Conie Suarez Bravo

I inherited $250,000 from my grandmother and regret how I spent it. I wish I had overcome my fears around money sooner.

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Sara Faith Jacobsen.

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