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This is the way sports are supposed to feel — exhilarating, nerve-racking, occasionally heartbreaking. The World Cup is here. The NBA playoffs have been thrilling. Baseball season is in full swing. The stakes feel extremely high, but in reality, it's all rather inconsequential. Most fans know that, deep down, but acknowledging it is no fun.

Even women who have built significant wealth often feel financially insecure. The gap is not driven by income. It is driven by identity.

A tough job market feels like a setback. Research shows it builds resilience, broader networks, and skills that easy starts rarely produce.