I'm 37 and have no kids. I wanted to wait until I had my first million before having babies.

Nur Anderson is 37 and doesn't have kids.

Courtesy of Nur Anderson

• Nur Anderson is the founder of Can't Relate, a fashion brand.
• He knew he wanted to be financially stable — hitting $1 million in sales — before having kids.
• He says the decision is not just about money, but also time and energy.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nur Anderson, founder of Can't Relate. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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