Motivational

Technology continues to change the way people view and interact with the world. One of those ways is how people invest their wealth. From cryptocurrencies to non-fungible tokens, these shiny alternative investments can be tempting to the risk-willing investor. But is it the right strategy for you? Let’s dig in. Cryptocurrencies At its core, money […]

PLANO, Texas, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—SUCCESS magazine, the leading voice in the field of personal and professional development for 125 years, hits newsstands today with a cover story featuring Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal and highlighting the NBA legend’s success on and off the court. The May/June issue illuminates what drove the iconic athlete in his meteoric

How do you inspire an unmotivated son? You send him on a treasure hunt, of course! In a special solo episode, Brilliant Thoughts’ host Tristan Ahumada recounts a parable that forever changed his perspective on life, teaching him seven powerful lessons in the process.  The story centers around a very wise man who, despite his

Being in real estate comes with natural ebbs and flows, as with many industries. But for anyone who was around in 2008, life was really, really good—until it wasn’t. In 2008, I was running one of the top teams in the country. Part of that was understanding the growing role of the internet and how

Shaquille O’Neal has been a lot of things: A four-time NBA champion, a 15-time All-Star selection, a movie star, a businessman, a rapper and DJ, an analyst on TV, an ubiquitous corporate spokesperson, even a police officer. But there’s one thing he insists he is not: a celebrity. Like a prince giving up his royal

Upskilling, or the process of taking your skills to the next level at work, can be a great way to increase your value at your current company and help you negotiate a higher salary when you start looking for your next employment adventure. Even if your company isn’t willing to invest in continuing your education,

I’m new to this editor-in-chief thing. I wasn’t expecting the promotion when it came—partially because, like so many other women, I had undervalued my growth and contributions. Since then, life has felt like a collection of “figure it out” moments all strung together. From learning how to effectively communicate with a team of diverse personalities

I’m feeling a little blue this week. Not so much in the emotional sense, though—I’m just really happy to be talking about Avatar with you all. We’re going to have a great time discussing this film, and I’ll get this out of the way now: If you’re breathing, you’ve probably already seen Avatar. But if

For the past 12 years, a dear friend and I have made a pact to spend a week or two during the summer taking classes or participating in something that has impact and can help us better understand the world we live in with an eye toward making it a better place. One of the

Starting your own business can be an exciting adventure full of possibilities. Although some of the things you do to keep your business running are interesting, the day-to-day tasks like bookkeeping and business strategy are often not very exciting. However, the realization that you have to figure out all of the financial details for yourself