I became a widow in my 20s. It taught me to say ‘yes’ more and live every day like it might be my last.
The author, not pictured, lost her husband in her 20s.Justin Paget/Getty ImagesMy first husband died unexpectedly when we were both...
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My 93-year-old great aunt is still thriving. Her anti-aging secret? Watching football every Sunday.
The author's Great Aunt Beverly loves football.Courtesy of Anna ZuckerMy Aunt Beverly is 93 and credits football for keeping her...
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I’m 40, and one of my best friends is 97. He’s changed my definition of success and gives me the best advice.
The author and her friend Bryan have a 57-year age gap.Courtesy of Melissa NobleI first met Bryan five years ago,...
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I lost 60 pounds in my 50s, and I’ve never felt stronger. Here’s how I did it and kept the weight off.
TKCourtesy of Kelly KanarasIn the 20-plus years since I got married, I went from a size 8 to a size...
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I furnished my post-divorce home for free. It taught me the importance of community.
The author furbished her new apartment after divorce thanks to a Facebook group.Courtesy of the authorAfter my divorce, I moved...
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My partner and I were so burned out that I couldn’t even plan a trip. That’s when I turned to ChatGPT.
The author and his partner went to Italy thanks to ChatGPT.Courtesy of Santiago Barraza LopezThis summer, my partner and I...
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I’m a Marine who pushed myself to the brink for promotions — until I learned true leadership isn’t about rank or title
The author fought for his promotions in the Marines.John M. Chase/Getty ImagesAs a Marine, I wanted to be a leader,...
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Just before her 100th birthday, I asked my great-grandmother for her secret to a long life. She told me, ‘Don’t worry so much.’
The author's great-grandmother lived to be 100 years old.Courtesy of Tonilyn HornungMy great-grandmother Memmie lived to be 100.She was direct,...
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I left the US to live in Japan. While I loved my life there, I moved away after 5 years because I never truly fit in.
Ryan Cole (center) with friends carrying a Mikoshi — a portable shrine — during a festival in Yorii, Japan.Courtesy of...
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As a CEO, hosting AMA sessions has taught me a lot about my employees and led to important policy changes
David Shelley is the CEO of Hachette Book Group & Hachette UK.Courtesy of David ShelleyDavid Shelley is the CEO of...
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