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I’ve been to all 64 US national parks and ranked them from my least favorite to my top pick for travelers

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 9, 2026

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Chewy and other companies pull ads from ‘I’ve Had It’ podcast after hosts laugh at ‘insensitive’ Charlie Kirk joke

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 8, 2026

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I’ve spent 128 hours on Amtrak sleeper trains. Here are 6 essentials I’ve always packed and 4 I discovered along the way.

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Post date November 8, 2026

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As a flight attendant, I wish passengers would leave the window shades open. I’ve got great reasons, but it’s not up to me.

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 3, 2026

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After living in California for decades, I’ve found the perfect place to visit when I crave coastal Mediterranean vibes

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 1, 2026

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I’ve Hired Independent Contractors for 20 Years. Here Are 7 Downsides Every Business Owner Should Know

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 31, 2026

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I’ve Sat on 23 Boards. Here’s What Founders Get Wrong When They Hire a CEO and Step Back

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 29, 2026

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I’ve Been Disabled Since I Was a Child. Co-Writing Being Heumann Still Taught Me So Much

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 28, 2026

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I moved to South Korea with no long-term plan. After 4 years of teaching, I’ve built an unconventional life on an island.

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 28, 2026

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I’ve competed in 21 Hyrox races around the world. These are my 3 favorite host cities.

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 25, 2026

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I’ve Watched Companies Unlock Customer Loyalty With Data They Had All Along. Here’s How.

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 20, 2026

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Mister Organ is one of the most unsettling documentaries I’ve ever seen

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 18, 2026

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I thought working in AI would put me ahead of the curve. Two years in, I’ve never felt more behind and tired of the topic.

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 18, 2026

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I don’t regret leaving New York City for a small Italian village — but I’ve had to adjust to some big lifestyle changes

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 14, 2026

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My cofounder and I were rivals at hackathons. At 21, I’ve put college on hold to build a startup with him.

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 12, 2026

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I’ve Mentored People for 20 Years. I Use These 4 Steps to Help Them Advance

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 9, 2026

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I’ve Mentored People for 20 Years. I Use These 4 Steps to Help Them Advance

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Post date October 9, 2026

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The best Breville espresso machine I’ve tested is still $220 off after Prime Day, but not for much longer

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 8, 2026

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This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 4, 2026

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Ramp’s Broadway musical was the worst show I’ve ever seen. I’m still glad it exists.

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 3, 2026

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I’ve been a chef for over 15 years. Here are 12 tips I learned in culinary school that at-home cooks should know.

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 1, 2026

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After 14 years abroad, I moved back to my home state of California. I’m happier now than I’ve been in years.

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 27, 2026

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I moved from the US to Germany 4 years ago. Here are the 7 biggest culture shocks I’ve experienced.

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 25, 2026

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I’ve spent 190 hours on long-haul flights. These carry-on essentials make the journey more bearable.

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 24, 2026

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I’ve Built Websites for 25 Years. Here’s How I’d Make a Business Stand Out in an Internet Full of AI Slop.

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 21, 2026

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I’ve Watched Four Tech Hype Cycles. Companies Are Botching AI the Same Way.

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 9, 2026

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I’ve been covering Labor Day for over a decade, and these 7 deals stopped me in my tracks

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 7, 2026

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I’ve made this easy, dietitian-approved meal for years. It’s got protein and fiber — and the leftovers make great lunches.

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 6, 2026

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I’ve traveled to all 50 states. These are the 7 most overrated tourist attractions in the US.

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 1, 2026

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I’ve Backed 20 Startups. Here’s What Actually Separates the Ones That Win From the Ones That Stall.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 31, 2026

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I’ve Built Companies in 6 Industries. The Same 5 Patterns Determine Success Every Time.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 29, 2026

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I’ve Brought Dozens of Inventions to Market. Here’s How I Know Which Ones Will Sell.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 28, 2026

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I’ve Been a Software Developer For 20 Years. Here’s Why I’m All in on Vibe Coding.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 27, 2026

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I’ve Launched 22 Companies. 5 Moves Separate Founders Who Scale From Ones Who Fail

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Post date August 26, 2026

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I’ve Spent 25 Years Helping People Rebuild Their Reputations. These Are the 6 Steps I Always Recommend.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 26, 2026

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I’ve Built 7 Companies in a Mid-Sized Market. Here’s How It Gave Me an Advantage the Big Cities Couldn’t.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 8, 2026

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What I’ve Learned to Audit Before Every Global Expansion — and What I Now Rebuild From Scratch

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 5, 2026

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I’ve been to every major US national park. There are 5 I don’t plan on returning to, despite having great experiences there.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 31, 2026

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I’ve Read Thousands of Cold Pitches. Here Are the 3 Habits That Separate a Reply From the Trash Folder

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 31, 2026

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I’ve Guided Companies Through AI Transformations for Years. This Is the Costliest Mistake I See Executives Making.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 25, 2026

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I’m trying to get hired at 52. As I job hunt, I’ve been hiding my grays and doing everything I can to appear younger.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 21, 2026

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I’ve Watched Companies Scale Successfully and Fail — The Difference Often Comes Down to This

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 17, 2026

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I’ve Spent Years Refining a 10-Step SEO System. Here’s How to Use It.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 11, 2026

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I’ve been going to Disney World for over 20 years. Here are my 12 best tips for visiting on a budget.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 9, 2026

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I’ve Been Building the Future of Go-to-Market for 19 Years — and It’s Finally Here. Here’s How I Knew What Was Coming.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 4, 2026

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I’ve made friends on solo trips and traveled to visit them. These relationships are just as valuable as local ones.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 29, 2026

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I’ve Managed Dozens of Brand Campaigns in the Last Few Months — These 3 Tactics Quietly Outperform Everything Else

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 27, 2026

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This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seen

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 23, 2026

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I’ve Worked With Nearly 100 Franchise Owners. Here’s What the Most Successful Ones Almost Always Have in Common.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 12, 2026

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I’ve Recovered Millions in Lost Revenue for Businesses. Here’s What Leaders Must Focus on During Economic Uncertainty

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 11, 2026

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I’ve Always Been Curious — and It’s Been the Driving Force Behind My Success. Here’s Why.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 10, 2026

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I’ve been traveling across China for 10 years. These are the 3 cities with the best food — and one that disappointed me.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 9, 2026

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My dad planned to travel after he retired, but he died at 52. It changed how I’ve lived my life and view my future.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 7, 2026

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I’ve Never Seen Leaders This Stressed. Here’s How to Stay Grounded When Everything Feels Urgent.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 4, 2026

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I’ve taken solo trips to more than 22 different countries — here are the 9 things I never travel without

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 28, 2026

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5 Lessons I’ve Learned From Resilient Companies Before Crisis Strikes

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 23, 2026

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Anker’s new earbuds have the best call quality I’ve ever heard

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 21, 2026

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I’ve Scaled Tech Companies Past $100 Million for 25 Years. Here Are 3 Things Leaders Miss Before Implementing AI

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Post date May 15, 2026

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I’ve worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 8 items that caught my eye this month.

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Post date May 14, 2026

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How I’ve Built 22+ Businesses by Aligning Them With Meaningful Causes From the Start

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Post date May 13, 2026

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The 4 Ways I’ve Seen Leaders Turn AI Uncertainty Into Competitive Advantage

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Post date May 6, 2026

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More Revenue Won’t Fix Your Company. I’ve Analyzed 88,000 Businesses That Prove It.

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Post date May 5, 2026

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The most exciting laptop I’ve seen in forever

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 26, 2026

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I’ve lived in New England my whole life. There’s one Maine town I swear by visiting in late spring.

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 22, 2026

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I’ve worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 9 of the best things I’m seeing on shelves right now.

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 14, 2026

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I’ve been a Costco executive member for 11 years. These are the 6 products I’ll always buy there.

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 2, 2026

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I’ve Helped Over 1 Million Entrepreneurs Set Up Businesses — Here’s Why Tax Season Is the Best Time to Rethink Your Business Structure

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 23, 2026

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I’ve traveled beyond Japan’s popular Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route. There are 4 day trips I’d actually recommend.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 20, 2026

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My 82-year-old mom has dementia. Over the last few years I’ve learned to be her voice.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 19, 2026

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I’ve raised my teen to be independent since kindergarten. Now she’s teaching me how to be self-reliant with tech.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 16, 2026

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I want another child, but my husband doesn’t. I’ve considered leaving, but instead, I’m looking for other ways to feel fulfilled.

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Post date March 14, 2026

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I’ve been to all 63 major US national parks. There are 6 I always tell people to visit in the spring.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 9, 2026

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