Addiction nearly killed me. Once I got sober, I started my own company and shared my story to help others.
Lisa Devine with one of the hand-poured candles she makes and sells.Courtesy of Lisa DevineLisa Devine battled on and off...
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I’m 73, still working, and walk 20,000 steps a day. I can do the splits — and I’m not slowing down.
Victor Chan.Amanda Goh for Business Insider.Victor Chan, 73, still works five days a week as a pool supervisor in Singapore.As...
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My city was filling up with digital nomads, so I converted my family home into a business
Hana Nguyen converted part of her parents' family home in Da Nang, Vietnam, into a coworking space.Duc Nguyen for BIWhen...
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My flight U-turned midair as war broke out in the Middle East. Now I’m stranded in Doha, and it feels like the early days of Covid.
Peter Wozny at Doha's international airport on February 28Courtesy of Peter WoznyPeter Wozny's flight from Doha, Qatar, to Warsaw, Poland,...
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I joined a decluttering challenge and got rid of 496 items in a month. I made a point to not throw anything in the trash.
Mesha Griffith went viral with her decluttering challenge.Courtesy of Mesha GriffithMesha Griffith is a children's book author based in Ohio.She...
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I went from fine dining to owning a fast-casual chain. Here are 4 misconceptions about the restaurant business.
Hady KfouryNAYAHady Kfoury grew Naya from a single restaurant to a fast-casual chain with more than 40 locations.Kfoury's experience has...
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I used to resent my employees for taking long vacations. Here’s why I no longer feel that way.
Ruchir ShahCourtesy of Ruchir ShahRuchir Shah is CEO of the startup SkillCat. He said he used to resent workers who...
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I run a 24-hour day care. We keep the overnight kids awake so their schedule matches their parents’.
Amanda Yochum oversees Bright Horizons' 24-hour day care centers in Indiana and Kentucky.Courtesy of Bright HorizonsAmanda Yochum, 44, has worked...
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I was on a United flight that made an emergency landing. After I saw smoke out the window, I sent goodbye texts.
Vincent Goh saw smoke coming from the plane before it turned back to return to SFO.Vincent GohUnited Airlines flight 869...
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I proposed in Montreal. On one of the happiest days of my life, Marriott kicked us out of our Sonder hotel.
Ethan Werchniak proposed to his girlfriend in Montreal.Ethan WerchniakEthan Werchniak took his girlfriend to Montreal, staying in a Marriott-licensed Sonder...
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