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At Forbes, we have a proud tradition of championing the best of what individuals can achieve—from turning a small investment into an 11-figure social business, to becoming a breadmaking influencer. In that spirit, let me welcome you to the Upside, a space for stories that show the strive to improve ourselves, our communities and the environment around us.

The Upside offers a weekly opportunity to feel inspired and recharged by highlighting stories of ingenuity, ambition and entrepreneurship, kindness and compassion—and leave you with a smile.

Sofia Lotto Persio

Sofia Lotto Persio

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The Upturn

Turning adversity into opportunities, in this section we highlight stories that show the silver lining in every cloud.

 
Scrubs Maker Figs Steps Up Efforts To Spiff Up The Hospital Ward
 
 
 
Scrubs Maker Figs Steps Up Efforts To Spiff Up The Hospital Ward
 

Fashion startup Figs has been selling the idea of fashion-forward scrubs for nearly a decade. Then came the coronavirus and, with that, a new opportunity to spur into action.

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The Up-And-Coming

We all have to start from somewhere! These stories are about ambition and entrepreneurship.

 
Donating A Phone Charger Can Make A Difference To Coronavirus Patients
 
 
 
Donating A Phone Charger Can Make A Difference To Coronavirus Patients
 

Jon Hefler saw the difference a phone charger made to his father, stranded in a hospital with a drained mobile. So he launched a GoFundMe to buy chargers for hospitals across the U.S.

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The Uplifting

A final dose of positivity, these are stories that make you feel warm and fuzzy and leave a smile on your face.

 
Stars Celebrate Steven Sondheim’s 90th Birthday With Virtual Concert
 
 
 
Stars Celebrate Steven Sondheim’s 90th Birthday With Virtual Concert
 

Dozens of stars turned out for a virtual concert Sunday to celebrate legendary Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.

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"Life is too short, so let's do everything we can today to help people now."

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