I'm 51 and child-free, and the sole caretaker for my 92-year-old dad. It's taken a toll on my social life.

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Naomi Holbrook and her 92-year-old father.
Naomi Holbrook is the sole caretaker for her 92-year-old father.

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I'm a tech founder who spent years in big cities. Living in Prague helps me focus and avoid FOMO.

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Jason Grad in mountains outside Prague
Startup CEO Jason Grad said that he prefers to work without distractions.

Jason Grad

I'm a former Amazon recruiter. Here's how to use the 4 Ps of marketing — plus a 5th P — to get hired.

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Lindsay Mustain
Lindsay Mustain shared why she thinks the job market isn't logical.

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I help influencers like Khaby Lame tour China. I want them to build enduring fandoms — and sometimes feel like a nanny.

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Julie Zhu helps influencers like Khaby Lame travel through China.
Julie Zhu helps influencers like Khaby Lame travel through China.

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I'm a doctor and was spending around $3,000 a month on alcohol. I've been sober for 8 years and am helping others do the same.

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Dr. Chris Schenewerk at his medical practice.

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I'm 35 and haven't had kids yet. I'm trying to delay menopause until I'm 60.

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I was one of Lovable's first 50 hires. Here's how I got the job after initially getting rejected.

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Lovable "felt very accessible as somebody who's non-technical," Mindaugas Petrutis said.

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I planned to travel indefinitely — instead, I started a company in rural Japan

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A woman kneeling on tatami mats in Japan.
Kira Bella's plan was to travel indefinitely until she visited Japan.

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I moved from California to Texas for a fresh start. It was much more affordable there, but I was still unhappy and moved back.

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Priscila Barros regretted leaving California for Texas, so she moved back.

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After I lost my job, I turned my self-publishing side hustle into a full-time career. Now I'm a bestselling romance author.

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A headshot of author Meghan Quinn.
Meghan Quinn started writing as a side hustle.

Meghan Quinn

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