My mom saw strengths where others saw hobbies. I parent the same way now.

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The author said she is making a special effort to help her kids recognize their talents after realizing her mom had quietly been doing the same for her.

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I had no experience in the food business, but 1 strength saved me — now my restaurant makes nearly $5 million a year

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Louis Squires opened the Magnolia Room Cafeteria.

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I made a hire-me video that went viral and got me a job

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Anya Roodnitsky, a Dartmouth College senior, found a job after making a hire-me video.

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Former Instagram VP shares 5 tips for young software engineers

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James Everingham was a VP of engineering at Instagram. He shared his advice for young engineers.

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A wedding planner answers 4 burning questions couples have, from nixing open bars to cutting bridal parties

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I give couples advice to quell their wedding worries.

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I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should pack and 5 they shouldn't.

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I (not pictured) have gotten very good at packing for cruises after working on many of them.

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As a parent of adult children, my advice is no longer helpful. But stepping back isn't easy.

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The author (second from left) has older children, and she is trying not to give them advice.

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I'm an interior stylist. Here are 5 things in your living room you should probably get rid of.

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Lighting can make or break a space.

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I turned my side hustles into a 7-figure career. Here are the 14 tools that made it possible.

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Entrepreneur Andrew Yeung scales his businesses with a collection of tools.

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I'm a third-generation cafeteria owner with 4 sons. I won't push any of them into this business.

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Michael Greene sitting in Matthews Cafeteria.
Michael Greene sitting inside Matthews Cafeteria, where he grew up learning the ins and outs of the food service industry.

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