SUCCESS Magazine: May 2017 Issue

FEATURES
MICHELLE PHAN’S MASTERPIECE
It all started with a makeup tutorial on YouTube. Today Michelle Phan has built a multimillion-dollar beauty and lifestyle empire.
By Cecilia Meis
The GAME OF LIFE
How would your life change if you controlled yourself like the hero in a video game? Our editor plays The Sims to find out.
By Jamie Friedlander
AVERAGING OUT TO ME
Jim Rohn used to say, “You are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with.” With that in mind, our writer weighs whether there’s someone he needs to cut out.
By Michael Graff
STRAIGHT HUSTLE
This program is transforming former prisoners into legal entrepreneurs.
By Sam Eifling
HOW I DO IT IN THE YOUECONOMY
These five people stepped away from regular 9-to-5 jobs to work for themselves and are reaping the benefits.
By Jamie Friedlander and Jesus Jimenez
A BRAVE HEART
A terrible childhood trauma didn’t hold back Ruzwana Bashir. Today she’s co-founder and CEO of a flourishing travel company.
By Susan Young
YOUR PLAN
HAPPINESS
If you’re a people pleaser, you need to read this now.
HEALTH
Drs. Roizen and Oz share nine ways to naturally increase your energy.
GROWTH
Successful people invest in themselves regardless of circumstance. You should, too.
PURPOSE
To create an abundant life, treat time as your most important resource.
COLUMNS
MAXIMUM LEADERSHIP
It’s time to ditch scarcity and embrace abundance.
By John C. Maxwell
REAL TALK
Don’t let fear, uncertainty and doubt stop you. Our leadership editor shares how to fight back.
By John Addison
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DIVING DEEPER
Barbara Corcoran said he was the worst Shark Tank presenter ever. Today Stephan Aarstol is bringing in millions.
HOW TO
Become an optimist. These strategies will help you avoid the blues.
YOUECONOMY
He dived into the movement in the most personal way.
AHA!
These enticing reads, tools and tips might be the spark you need.
ACTION PLAN
Put 10 lessons from this issue to work today.
This article originally appeared in the May 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine.