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My two teenage sons — 16 and 18 —have recently joined a gym and are focusing their time on strength training.Instead of asking “What’s for dinner?” they now say, “What protein are we having tonight?”Since they started strength training, the pull-up bar is a permanent fixture on the laundry room…
I was following the conventional road to success — finishing college, getting my MBA, and joining a tech firm — but after four years in the same job, I felt trapped.I live and work in India. When the pandemic hit in 2020, our office went fully remote and for the…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mindy Rouse, owner of Moo Moo’s Farm. It has been edited for length and clarity.When my dad set me up on a blind date, I had no idea I was about to meet my life partner. I was only 21 and…
Cate Blanchett reflected on sexism and ageism toward women in Hollywood.She said the “shelf life” for actresses was “about five years” when she started out.Blanchett defied those odds, and 30 years later, she’s leading the sexy new thriller “Black Bag.”Cate Blanchett has had a thriving career for decades. However, career…
I’ve been making sourdough bread for about a year now.I don’t bake perfect loaves, but I’ve learned you don’t need to follow every rule you read online.Instead, my relaxed baking method works for me.I pulled out my sourdough starter after months of it hiding in the back corner of my…
Jim Owen, a former investment manager, was goal-oriented but couldn’t find the motivation to exercise. At age 70, he had “excruciating” back pain so started working out. Starting from zero, he now competes in fitness contests, has lost 35 pounds, and fixed his back pain.At 70, Jim Owen couldn’t do…
