Inspirational

Looking for motivation? A burst of inspiration? Life advice? Business strategies? Money tips? Whatever you need, someone has already written a book about it. Don’t know where to start? Here are 20 inspirational books by Black authors that cover all of those things and more. What are you going to read first? What titles would […]

I was trapped. I knew it. There was nothing I could do. The rows of brightly colored candy, tabloids and magazines were closing in on me. The family of four behind me had no idea. Customers in other checkout lines were oblivious. But there I was, trapped as soon as I saw it: my nemesis,

When it comes to limiting our potential for success, Marie Forleo, our cover subject for the November/December 2019 issue of SUCCESS magazine, says three primary things stand in our way: our beliefs, fears and mindset. And when it comes to the latter, it’s usually a can’t vs. won’t mindset. Use this three-step plan to access

It’s an awful feeling to hit your limits and have other people see it. It’s a feeling I’m very familiar with. Despite how much I’ve overcome, being vulnerable has been a standard state for me as I encounter the daily challenges of living differently from other people. I have a very beautiful girlfriend, but as

Having an estate plan might seem like something only extremely wealthy people need, but that’s not entirely true. While high net-worth people need an estate plan, it’s also crucial if you own a house or business, have children or want control over what and how your possessions are distributed after your death.  Even if you’re

People are always asking me: How did you get published in [insert prominent publication here]? How did you get an interview with [insert celebrity here]? How did you snag [insert big company here] as a client?  It’s simple, I tell them: I sent an email. I don’t have any special connections. There is no big

My lips are cracked and my mouth is dry. I haven’t sanitized my hands yet, so I can’t remove the face mask I’ve had on for two hours. I let the air inside my mask grow staler as I dig for the wrinkled manila envelope in my purse. “Let’s just do it now,” I say

Experience has taught me that when you are in the presence of a brilliant thinker, always have a pen and paper handy. As you begin to ask questions, you’ll find that a river of wisdom and practical examples freely flows from someone with valuable insight into the world. This was the case with J. Lennox

“Thank god it’s Friday,” are we right? But while you might be mentally clocking out as the weekend draws closer, clock your brain back in. There are some smart, productive things you can do before leaving work on Friday night, your swivel chair still swiveling from your high-speed escape. We asked the Young Entrepreneur Council

Even in the digital era, this couple believes paper planners lead to productivity. Alitzah and Brandon Stinson, the operators and owners of Ivory Paper Co, offer gorgeous organizational products with a modern twist. Their boutique paper company specializes in creating planners, journals, stationery and more to assist entrepreneurs, self-starters and go-getters in their quest to