“I refused to allow my background to put me on the ground” – Sodiq Afolabi, UNILORIN first-class graduate
It was challenging, demanding, but incredibly rewarding. Chemical Engineering at the University of Ilorin…
I won salesperson of the year, then used FIRE to walk away — and move to Argentina
My corporate sales job was sucking my soul out one call at a time.I'd…
I thought working for myself would make motherhood easier. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
I got married in April of 2000 after living with my now-ex-husband for several…
‘The first night where I’ve felt like myself again’ – Fowler delighted after helping Man City beat Aston Villa
Mary Fowler says she finally feels like herself again following her comeback from an…
I started caregiving to support myself through nursing school. A 96-year-old man became one of my best friends.
This story is based on an interview with Jake Benoit, 26, of Durham, North…
I built my tiny home from scratch for under $50,000. Doing it all myself was hard, but the money I’m saving is worth it.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Margo Fairchild, 34, who built…
Ballon d’Or 2026: Why I don’t publicly tip myself to win award
Bayern Munich forward, Harry Kane has explained his reluctance to publicly assert his candidacy…
“I’m actually a Bulls fan myself,” Splitter admitted. …
Tiago Splitter has been watching the Bulls from afar. Not just Wednesday morning before…
I spent 2 nights at an all-inclusive resort by myself and made 3 mistakes
Mohonk Mountain House is a historic all-inclusive resort in New Paltz, New York.I booked…
I felt confident in my appearance and how I dressed. Then, I moved to Japan.
Moving to a new country comes with plenty of adjustments, from language to social…
I gave myself 1 year and $20,000 to make a career pivot work. I nearly ran out of both before it did.
At 38, I gave myself one year and £15,000 (nearly $20,000 USD at the…
I regularly stay in Airbnbs by myself. My top tip for solo travelers is to book for 2 people — even if it costs more.
A treehouse in Ontario's wine country, a converted wine barrel in Switzerland, and a…
I paid for a $900 Michelin-star dinner with my son. The price tag was worth it to show him the life he can achieve.
My first child was born a few days after I turned 19.Looking into his…
I’m not the ‘fun mom’ because I live with MS. My husband is everything I can’t be.
I always thought I'd be a fun mom; the mom who plans class parties,…
I stopped drinking on vacation in Nicaragua with my family. It took time to get used to being social again.
It was New Year's Eve, just over two and a half years ago.My family…
I fought to keep my dad at home after he developed dementia. I wish I’d moved him to long-term care sooner.
When I found myself on a first-name basis with the local paramedics, I knew…
