After 20 years in the finance industry I felt depressed and anxious — until I started microdosing. It helped me see how I was holding myself back.

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Peggy Van de Plassche had been on the personal development treadmill for years before she tried microdosing.

Peggy Van de Plassche

I'm a millennial who lives alone in a tiny house in the countryside. I don't feel like I'm missing out on city life.

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Nikky de Graaf lives in a cottage in the countryside.

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I moved to Germany from the US with 4 kids. Here, I have a lot more time for myself.

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Robbins and her family relocated to Berlin in May last year.

Celia Robbins

My kids cage-dived with sharks on vacation. People may judge my parenting, but I don't want my children to live in fear.

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The Hambrick family have been on many adventures together.

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I'm a former FBI agent and cybersecurity expert. Here are 5 things everyone should do to outsmart online criminals.

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Some safety measures are so simple we sometimes forget to take them at all, says former FBI agent Jason Hogg.

Jason Hogg

I'm a Californian who moved to Texas for a shot at the American dream. I moved back after 2 ½ years, but I miss Texas.

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Kimberly Wilkerson left California for Austin in 2022.

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I've had 4 jobs in 4 years. I mastered the pivot regardless of the circumstances, and now I've found success on my own.

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Megan Lieu worked at four companies in the last four years.

Megan Lieu

I'm a multimillionaire, but I'm not leaving my kids any cash inheritance. I think it would be a mistake to make them wealthy.

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George Appling had $1 million in the bank by the age of 36.

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I quit my job because of an RTO mandate. I never want to work in an office again.

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Jennifer Oliva runs was a television producer for 25 years.

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I left Goldman Sachs to plan weddings for the ultra-rich. I do 4 key things to keep my clients — and their families — happy.

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Lelian Chew left the world of private banking to plan weddings for ultra-wealthy Asian families.

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