A Peek at To-Do Lists of the Wealthy
For five years, financial planner and CPA Tom Corley studied the routines of the rich and the poor, tracking more than 200 activities of 233 wealthy people and 128 people living in poverty. This research became the basis of his book, Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals. When it comes to planning […]
Improve Brain Function with Yoga
Looking for a midafternoon pick-me-up? Don’t reach for a snack or another cup of coffee. Instead try yoga. Researchers have found that 20 minutes of Hatha yoga significantly improves brain function—particularly in the ability to maintain focus, and process and use new information. In fact, participants in the University of Illinois study scored better on […]
Top of Mind: Leaders’ Business, and Life, Insights
With the consumer crisis we face with more than $11 trillion in individual debt in the U.S., I was reminded of one of my favorite books, The Millionaire Next Door, because it’s based on the simple premise that everyone can learn how to manage his money better and achieve financial success. The authors give a […]
Overheard: South by Southwest V2V
“Everyone wants to bring the magic of Silicon Valley to their local community, but there’s more power in authenticity.” —Angela Benton, CEO and founder, NewME Accelerator “Chase the vision, not the money.” —Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com “I have a bias toward ‘built to last’ startups that solve problems, not ‘built to flip’ ones […]
Famous Failures
Oprah Winfrey: Less than eight months into her first big TV gig, media magnate Oprah Winfrey was pulled from the anchor chair at Baltimore’s WJZ-TV, then shuffled through various lower-level jobs—reading headlines on air, writing copy, reporting. She’d just about had it with TV—until she was tapped for a local talk show. Michael Jordan: NBA […]
November’s Great Moments in Entrepreneurial History
Nov. 1, 1910: The NAACP publishes the first issue of its magazine The Crisis under the editorship of W.E.B. Du BoisNov. 1, 1969: The Beatles’ Abbey Road album hits No. 1 in the U.S.Nov. 2, 1947: Howard Hughes’ “Spruce Goose” makes its only flightNov. 3, 1952: Clarence Birdseye markets frozen peasNov. 3, 1914: The bra […]
After Cuba to Fla. Swim, Diana Nyad: ‘Never, Ever Give Up’
More than 110 miles of open ocean lies between Cuba and South Florida. “For [endurance swimmer] Diana Nyad, that stretch of shark-infested water equates to about 60 continuous hours of solitude, if all goes well—no rest, no physical contact with another person, no sound or movement except for the rhythmic kick-stroke-breathe, kick-stroke-breathe,” SUCCESS contributing editor Don […]
What the Most Successful People Do on the Weekend
A short guide to making the most of your days off
Top of Mind: 9 Leaders’ Business (and Life) Tips
There are several apps I have been using a lot recently. The first is Dots. I’m not normally a huge gamer, however it is highly addictive and I have garnered a score to be coveted. Something that I love, especially as an activity to do with my kids, is Geocaching. I recommend it to everyone. […]
How to Rock SXSW V2V in Las Vegas
There are a few ways to rock Las Vegas, but this week tech entrepreneurs and small business owners are in Sin City for the inaugural South by Southwest (SXSW) V2V conference to discuss innovation in entrepreneurship. SXSW has these 10 tips for maximizing networking opportunities at the first-of-its-kind event by the Austin, Texas conference franchise. […]
Overheard: C2-MTL
This is what was said by noted risk-takers at C2-MTL in Montreal: “Generally in life, we shouldn’t take ourselves too seriously. If we can make others smile, it’s worth it making a fool out of ourselves sometimes.” —Richard Branson, founder and chairman of Virgin Group “In the creative world, the most important thing the younger […]
Top of Mind: Inspiration Tools
I’ve been letting music inspire a lot of my creative work lately. Rdio has been a fun tool for creating playlists that fit my mood and whatever I’m working on, whether it’s approving photos from our latest marketing campaign or gathering inspiration for next season. And since it’s a social, music-streaming service, I tend to […]
