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"In order to rise from its own ashes, a Phoenix first must burn." — Octavia E. Butler, on Find Your Edge

Octavia E. Butler

bestselling African-American author who revolutionized science fiction

· Jun 28, 2026

"If you don't ask, the answer will always be no." — Glenn Sanford, on Take Action

Glenn Sanford

Founder & CEO of eXp World Holdings | Publisher & Managing Director, SUCCESS® Enterprises

· Jun 24, 2026

"It's freedom for everybody or freedom for nobody." — Malcolm X, on Lead with Heart

Malcolm X

Revolutionary and Black Nationalist Leader

· Jun 20, 2026

"The X factor of truly great leadership is humility; humility combined with a ferocious wil…" — Jim Collins, on Lead with Heart

Jim Collins

American researcher, author and speaker

· Jun 16, 2026

"Self-care is not a luxurious indulgence, it's a conduit to your performance." — Randi Braun, on Trust Yourself

Randi Braun

WSJ Best-Selling Author

· Jun 12, 2026

"The most impactful leaders are those who rise, adapt and continue to inspire." — Kerrie Brown, on Lead with Heart

Kerrie Brown

Chief Content Officer & Editor-in-Chief, SUCCESS® Enterprises

· Jun 4, 2026

"Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach f…" — Harriet Tubman, on Trust Yourself

Harriet Tubman

American abolitionist and social activist

· May 31, 2026

"You can focus on things that are barriers or you can focus on scaling the wall or redefini…" — Tim Cook, on Find Your Edge

Tim Cook

American business executive

· May 26, 2026

"Every problem is a gift — without problems we would not grow." — Tony Robbins, on Find Your Edge

Tony Robbins

Entrepreneur, author and leadership coach

· May 22, 2026

"I’m more curious in people’s failures because that’s how you course correct." — Jack Osbourne, on Stay Curious

Jack Osbourne

British-American media personality

· May 18, 2026

"Insight without action is worthless. Taking action is the only path to change." — Marie Forleo, on Take Action

Marie Forleo

American entrepreneur

· May 14, 2026

"You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." — Martin Luther King, on Take Action

Martin Luther King

Jr., American civil rights activist

· May 10, 2026

"When change comes, when you're going through 17 different layers of change in this time of…" — Cassandra Worthy, on Stay Curious

Cassandra Worthy

Founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global, Author and Thought Leader

· May 6, 2026

"What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than a…" — Dave Thomas, on Take Action

Dave Thomas

CEO and Founder of Wendy's

· May 2, 2026

"You can never over-invest in who you are being." — Matthew Ferry, on Trust Yourself

Matthew Ferry

master coach and two-time TEDx speaker leading the SUCCESS Coaching Certification Program™

· Apr 28, 2026

"People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously." — Eleanor Roosevelt, on Find Your Edge

Eleanor Roosevelt

Political Figure and Former First Lady

· Apr 24, 2026

"All humans are entrepreneurs not because they should start companies but because the will…" — Reid Hoffman, on Trust Yourself

Reid Hoffman

LinkedIn Co-Founder

· Apr 20, 2026

"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel." — Socrates, on Stay Curious

Socrates

Ancient Greek Philosopher

· Apr 16, 2026

"I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work." — Thomas Edison, on Find Your Edge

Thomas Edison

American Inventor and Businessman

· Apr 12, 2026

"If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary." — Jim Rohn, on Take Action

Jim Rohn

American Entrepreneur, Author, and Motivational Speaker

· Apr 8, 2026

"A real culture is something that not everyone feels matches them." — Jamie Siminoff, on Lead with Heart

Jamie Siminoff

Founder of Ring

· Apr 4, 2026

"If we don't start out by learning to love ourselves as we are, it's hard to pass that on t…" — Michelle Obama, on Trust Yourself

Michelle Obama

Former First Lady of the United States

· Mar 31, 2026

"Show me a person who never made a mistake, and I will show you a person who never did anyt…" — William Rosenberg, on Find Your Edge

William Rosenberg

Founder of Dunkin' Donuts

· Mar 24, 2026

"The future of achievement is tech-powered, collaborative, and deeply personal." — Glenn Sanford, on Dream Bigger

Glenn Sanford

managing director and publisher at SUCCESS® Enterprises

· Mar 20, 2026

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." — Mark Twain, on Take Action

Mark Twain

American writer

· Mar 16, 2026

"Build something 100 people love, not something 1 million people kind of like." — Brian Chesky, on Dream Bigger

Brian Chesky

Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb

· Mar 12, 2026

"The world has changed. The 95% are still catching up to what AI can do. The 5% are already…" — Glenn Sanford, on Dream Bigger

Glenn Sanford

managing director and publisher at SUCCESS® Enterprises

· Mar 6, 2026

"The most important investment you can make is in yourself." — Warren Buffett, on Trust Yourself

Warren Buffett

chairman, and former CEO, of Berkshire Hathaway

· Feb 25, 2026

"Being able to feel safe with other people is the single most important aspect of mental he…" — Bessel van der Kolk, on Lead with Heart

Bessel van der Kolk

Psychiatrist, Author, PTSD Expert and Educator

· Jun 27, 2026

"You do need mentors but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself." — Diana Ross, on Trust Yourself

Diana Ross

American singer and actress

· Jun 23, 2026

"If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair." — Shirley Chisholm, on Take Action

Shirley Chisholm

first black woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress

· Jun 19, 2026

"We don't lack ability. We just lack courage. It all comes down to courage." — Ichiro Kishimi, on Take Action

Ichiro Kishimi

Japanese philosopher and psychologist

· Jun 15, 2026

"Narrow your focus to your most important dreams and tune out everything else." — Brad Jacobs, on Dream Bigger

Brad Jacobs

chairman and CEO of QXO, Inc

· Jun 10, 2026

"Authenticity means erasing the gap between what you firmly believe inside and what you rev…" — Adam Grant, on Trust Yourself

Adam Grant

author and professor

· Jun 3, 2026

"If you broke a lot of rules as a kid, you'd probably make a great entrepreneur." — Harley Finkelstein, on Take Action

Harley Finkelstein

president of Shopify

· May 29, 2026

"Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid." — Colonel David Hackworth, on Trust Yourself

Colonel David Hackworth

United States Army Officer and Journalist

· May 25, 2026

"The faster you fail and learn, the faster you succeed." — Brian Tracy, on Find Your Edge

Brian Tracy

motivational public speaker and self-development author

· May 21, 2026

"We can't wait for the world to decide that it's our turn to lead and succeed." — Emma Grede, on Lead with Heart

Emma Grede

Entrepreneur, CEO and Author

· May 17, 2026

"I may not have had resources, but I learned to be resourceful. In my opinion, resourcefuln…" — Dean Graziosi, on Find Your Edge

Dean Graziosi

entrepreneur, investor, New York Times bestselling author

· May 13, 2026

"It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that…" — J.K. Rowling, on Find Your Edge

J.K. Rowling

British author and philanthropist

· May 9, 2026

"Well done is better than well said." — Benjamin Franklin, on Take Action

Benjamin Franklin

U.S. founding father

· May 5, 2026

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." — Maya Angelou, on Trust Yourself

Maya Angelou

poet and civil rights activist

· May 1, 2026

"Your identity is the thermostat of your life." — Ed Mylett, on Trust Yourself

Ed Mylett

entrepreneur and motivational speaker

· Apr 27, 2026

"Education is the passport to the future." — Malcolm X, on Dream Bigger

Malcolm X

American Minister and Human Rights Activist

· Apr 23, 2026

"Believe with all your heart that you will do what you were made to do." — Orison Swett Marden, on Trust Yourself

Orison Swett Marden

American Inspirational Author and Founder of SUCCESS® Magazine

· Apr 19, 2026

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." — Mahatma Gandhi, on Stay Curious

Mahatma Gandhi

· Apr 15, 2026

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." — John C. Maxwell, on Lead with Heart

John C. Maxwell

Leadership Expert, Author, and Speaker

· Apr 11, 2026

"You first have to remember that you were down before and got up before, and you can do it…" — Tim Storey, on Find Your Edge

Tim Storey

Inspirational Speaker, Coach, and Author

· Apr 7, 2026

"You will never have a creative idea at your desk." — Barbara Corcoran, on Take Action

Barbara Corcoran

Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank and Founder of The Corcoran Group

· Apr 3, 2026

"How you climb a mountain is more important than reaching the top." — Yvon Chouinard, on Find Your Edge

Yvon Chouinard

Founder of Patagonia

· Mar 27, 2026

"No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll alway…" — Reid Hoffman, on Lead with Heart

Reid Hoffman

Co-Founder of LinkedIn

· Mar 23, 2026

"Great founders move fast, make decisions, and don't wait for permission." — Sam Altman, on Take Action

Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO

· Mar 19, 2026

"It's important to tell the story, because if your audience doesn't understand the problem…" — Melanie Perkins, on Lead with Heart

Melanie Perkins

Co-founder and CEO of Canva

· Mar 15, 2026

"Where there is no struggle, there is no strength." — Oprah Winfrey, on Find Your Edge

Oprah Winfrey

Global Media Leader, Philanthropist, Producer and Actress

· Mar 11, 2026

"Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion." — Michael Jordan, on Trust Yourself

Michael Jordan

world-renowned professional basketball player

· Feb 28, 2026

Carl Bard

American editor and author

· Feb 23, 2026

"A crown, if it hurts us, is not worth wearing." — Pearl Bailey, on Trust Yourself

Pearl Bailey

American actress, singer and author

· Jun 26, 2026

"People don't buy the thing, they buy what the thing will do for them." — Kindra Hall, on Lead with Heart

Kindra Hall

President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective

· Jun 22, 2026

"You want to build a billion-dollar company? Your number one skill has to be the ability to…" — Robert Herjavec, on Lead with Heart

Robert Herjavec

Tech Entrepreneur, Global Business Leader and Cover Star of SUCCESS® July/August print issue

· Jun 18, 2026

"I believe as a leader if I want to truly be effective I only need to do three things, and…" — Cynt Marshall, on Lead with Heart

Cynt Marshall

Former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and first black female CEO in the history of the NBA

· Jun 14, 2026

"You can never quit. Winners never quit and quitters never win." — Ted Turner, on Find Your Edge

Ted Turner

founder of CNN

· Jun 9, 2026

"I never cared enough about the technology unless it added value to the end user." — Robert Herjavec, on Lead with Heart

Robert Herjavec

Tech Entrepreneur, Global Business Leader and Cover Star of SUCCESS® July/August print issue

· Jun 2, 2026

"What are these emotions trying to teach me? What is here for me to learn? Who can I better…" — Cassandra Worthy, on Stay Curious

Cassandra Worthy

Founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global and Cover Star of the May Digital Edition

· May 28, 2026

"Your career is built on the decisions you make every day; not the ones you talk about." — Emma Grede, on Take Action

Emma Grede

Entrepreneur, CEO and Author

· May 24, 2026

"Doubting yourself is normal. Letting it stop you is a choice." — Mel Robbins, on Trust Yourself

Mel Robbins

American author and motivational speaker

· May 20, 2026

"You are everything the world needs. Make those power moves, be excellent." — Beyoncé, on Trust Yourself

Beyoncé

singer, actress and businesswoman

· May 16, 2026

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." — C.S. Lewis, on Dream Bigger

C.S. Lewis

British author, scholar and theologian

· May 12, 2026

"What you don't know about money can hurt you." — Robert and Kim Kiyosaki, on Stay Curious

Robert and Kim Kiyosaki

best-selling authors and motivational speakers

· May 8, 2026

"Your unique attribute is your own personal story." — Kerrie Lee Brown, on Trust Yourself

Kerrie Lee Brown

Chief Content Officer & Editor-in-Chief, SUCCESS® Enterprises

· May 4, 2026

"You just can’t beat the person who never gives up." — Babe Ruth, on Find Your Edge

Babe Ruth

American baseball player

· Apr 30, 2026

"Don’t worry about failure; you only have to be right once." — Drew Houston, on Take Action

Drew Houston

Dropbox founder and CEO

· Apr 26, 2026

"The four most important words in business are ‘What do you think?" — Bill Marriott Jr., on Lead with Heart

Bill Marriott Jr.

Chairman of Marriott International

· Apr 22, 2026

"I believe authenticity is the most powerful force in human connection. When we speak from…" — a SUCCESS daily quote

· Apr 18, 2026

"Failure is not the outcome—failure is not trying." — Sara Blakely, on Take Action

Sara Blakely

Founder of Spanx

· Apr 14, 2026

"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve." — Napoleon Hill, on Trust Yourself

Napoleon Hill

Father of modern self-help literature

· Apr 10, 2026

"You can’t be good at something unless you’re willing to be bad." — Ryan Reynolds, on Find Your Edge

Ryan Reynolds

Founder of Mint Mobile and Aviation American Gin

· Apr 6, 2026

"I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." — Michael Jordan, on Find Your Edge

Michael Jordan

Professional Basketball Player at NBA

· Apr 2, 2026

"When we build with purpose, anchored in service and vision, we build something that truly…" — Glenn Sanford, on Lead with Heart

Glenn Sanford

Managing Director and Publisher at SUCCESS® Enterprises

· Mar 26, 2026

"I myself have been guilty of over-thinking problems. Just build things and find out if the…" — Ben Silbermann, on Take Action

Ben Silbermann

Founder of Pinterest

· Mar 22, 2026

"Play by the rules, but be ferocious." — Phil Knight, on Find Your Edge

Phil Knight

Founder of Nike

· Mar 18, 2026

"The only impossible journey is the one you never begin." — Tony Robbins, on Take Action

Tony Robbins

Motivational Speaker and Life Coach

· Mar 14, 2026

"The price of regret when you settle for less far outweighs the price of chasing your dream…" — Ed Mylett, on Dream Bigger

Ed Mylett

TV Host, Global Speaker and Best Selling Author

· Mar 10, 2026

"Action is the foundational key to all success." — Pablo Picasso, on Take Action

Pablo Picasso

Spanish artist and co-founder of cubism

· Feb 27, 2026

"Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart." — Roy T. Bennett, on Dream Bigger

Roy T. Bennett

thought leader and author of "The Light in the Heart"

· Feb 22, 2026

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." — James Baldwin, on Find Your Edge

James Baldwin

American writer and civil rights activist

· Jun 25, 2026

"I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want an…" — Harry S. Truman, on Lead with Heart

Harry S. Truman

33rd president of the United States

· Jun 21, 2026

"I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don't sit down and wait…" — Madam C.J. Walker, on Take Action

Madam C.J. Walker

first female self-made millionaire in America

· Jun 17, 2026

"Success is the ability to keep going." — Rebecca Minkoff, on Find Your Edge

Rebecca Minkoff

fashion mogul, author and business woman

· Jun 13, 2026

"You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of you…" — Roxie Nafousi, on Take Action

Roxie Nafousi

Self-development coach and Sunday Times bestselling author

· Jun 7, 2026

"Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accompli…" — John Wooden, on Trust Yourself

John Wooden

former legendary coach of the UCLA basketball team

· Jun 1, 2026

"It doesn't matter how many times you have failed, you only have to be right once." — Mark Cuban, on Find Your Edge

Mark Cuban

Former Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank

· May 27, 2026

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work…" — Thomas Edison, on Take Action

Thomas Edison

American inventor and businessman

· May 23, 2026

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." — Nelson Mandela, on Find Your Edge

Nelson Mandela

social justice activist

· May 19, 2026

"If you're not willing to risk the unusual, you'll have to settle for the ordinary." — Jim Rohn, on Dream Bigger

Jim Rohn

American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker

· May 15, 2026

"Make your own rules, hack the system and change the world." — Wayne Chang, on Dream Bigger

Wayne Chang

American entrepreneur

· May 11, 2026

"The secret of leadership is simple: Do what you believe in. Paint a picture of the future…" — Seth Godin, on Lead with Heart

Seth Godin

American author, marketing expert and entrepreneur

· May 7, 2026

"Genius is eternal patience." — Michelangelo, on Find Your Edge

Michelangelo

Italian Renaissance Artist

· May 3, 2026

"A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t…" — Rosalynn Carter, on Lead with Heart

Rosalynn Carter

former U.S. first lady

· Apr 29, 2026

"We know what we are, but not what we may be." — William Shakespeare, on Dream Bigger

William Shakespeare

English playwright and poet

· Apr 25, 2026

"Behold the turtle, he makes progress only when he sticks his neck out." — James Bryant Conant, on Take Action

James Bryant Conant

Former President of Harvard University

· Apr 21, 2026

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." — Walt Disney, on Take Action

Walt Disney

American Animator, Film Producer, and Entrepreneur

· Apr 17, 2026

"Without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently." — Maya Angelou, on Trust Yourself

Maya Angelou

American Poet and Civil Rights Activist

· Apr 13, 2026

"Defeat is a state of mind. No one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as reali…" — Bruce Lee, on Find Your Edge

Bruce Lee

Martial Artist, Actor, Director, and Philosopher

· Apr 9, 2026

"Knowledge, contacts and experience. These things are priceless." — Gemma Clarke, on Stay Curious

Gemma Clarke

Chief Business Development Officer at Tangle Teezer

· Apr 5, 2026

"You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over." — Richard Branson, on Take Action

Richard Branson

Founder of Virgin Group

· Apr 1, 2026

"The greatest failure is to not try." — Debbi Fields Rose, on Take Action

Debbi Fields Rose

Founder of Mrs. Fields Bakeries

· Mar 25, 2026

"The most dangerous poison is the feeling of achievement. The antidote is to every evening…" — Ingvar Kamprad, on Stay Curious

Ingvar Kamprad

Founder of IKEA

· Mar 21, 2026

"If there is one lesson my career in media has reinforced again and again, it's that long-t…" — Kerrie Brown, on Find Your Edge

Kerrie Brown

Chief Content Officer & Editor-in-Chief, SUCCESS® Enterprises

· Mar 17, 2026

"The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but givi…" — Steven Spielberg, on Lead with Heart

Steven Spielberg

Award-winning American Film Director

· Mar 13, 2026

"Start earlier. I wish I had done more earlier on." — Kevin O'Leary, on Take Action

Kevin O'Leary

Shark on ABC's Shark Tank and Chairman of O'Leary Ventures

· Mar 9, 2026

"Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreami…" — Gloria Steinem, on Dream Bigger

Gloria Steinem

American author, feminist and social-political activist

· Feb 26, 2026