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I Dropped Out of College with Nothing But Debt

I traded shame for strategy, turned my lowest point into my launchpad, and built a six-figure business with nothing but a laptop and a relentless will to rise. You don’t need a degree to succeed—just discipline, Wi-Fi, and the courage to start.

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How I Broke Away from the Shackles of Expectations

I was the oldest child, the hope of the family, the one who was to get up and drag everyone else along with me. But following every “we are counting on you” was a silent burden I did not know how to carry. This is how I broke free from the unseen chains of family obligation and began living for myself. 

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How I Built a Global Design Career for Myself

Three years ago, I was brushing my teeth in a gas station sink. Today, I design user interfaces for global clients and earn more in a month than I once did in a year. I didn’t get here through a degree—I got here through grit, late nights, free tutorials, and the belief that I could build something better.

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My Journey to Harvard: I Never Saw it Coming

People used to tell me I wouldn’t make it past 16. By then, I was already sleeping under the 18th Street Bridge, reading torn-up books. But even in the darkest nights, I had one thing left the belief that I could write a better ending to my story.

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Breaking the Comparison Cycle in my Family

Tired of constantly being compared to others or seeing it happen around you? Discover how one family broke the cycle of comparison by learning to celebrate each person’s unique journey. This story dives into the psychology of comparison and how recognising individual strengths builds stronger relationships and mental well-being.

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How Fear Made Me Kept Holding on Even Though I Was Hurting

I stayed because I was afraid of being alone, of starting over, of admitting I had wasted years on someone who didn’t love me right and above all afraid of being a failure. This is the story of how fear kept me in a relationship that slowly broke me, and how I finally found the courage to walk away.

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The Day My Father Forgot My Name: Alzheimer’s Is No Joke

Amelia recounts her father’s decline from early-onset Alzheimer’s, beginning with forgetfulness and progressing to complete loss of recognition. Despite her heartbreak and the gradual loss of her father, she emphasizes the importance of holding onto memories and love. Their bond endures beyond the disease, encapsulating both grief and gratitude.