I burned myself out growing my company. 2 months in Vietnam changed how I define success.
Sierra Balgar, 27, founded City Girl Golf in May 2023.She took a two-month break…
People ask how I manage 6 kids and caring for 3 relatives. I work a second job and barely get time to myself.
This story is based on an interview with Kaitlin Manns, 33, a home health…
‘My son and daughter play for England, I still pinch myself’
BBC/Harry Low "Today I still pinch myself because you sit and think to yourself:…
I’m a top auto industry analyst. Improv taught me to scare myself in public.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erin Keating, an executive analyst…
I’m tired of being the one everyone depends on. At 45, I want to be selfish and not be needed for this season of life.
I didn't expect to start my adult life so young, but that's where I…
“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…
