Children’s toys have come a long way since I was a boy. We didn’t have video games and “smart” toys back then. We had marbles. Smart or not, you can learn a lot from something as basic as a marble. In fact, I learned an incredible lesson that would stick with me for the rest…
It was a wintry day in 1990 and the most anticipated event of my fourth-grade year was upon us—the skiing field trip to Wild Mountain in eastern Minnesota. I had never been skiing before, but based on what I had heard, this was going to be the single greatest, most fun day of my entire…
What is your New Year’s resolution? For inspiration, we asked some of the SUCCESS staff and friends of the magazine to share their biggest goals for 2019: My resolution is about health and wellness. During the last half of 2018 I set a goal to lose 5 pounds per month. So far, so good. My…
There’s something inspiring about the start of a new year. It represents a fresh beginning, and the perfect occasion to renew yourself with motivation and the promise to eat better, exercise more and spend less time sitting around watching TV. Related: 8 Small, Everyday Actions to Improve Your Health But there is a right way to…
Humans usually mark the passage of time by their own growth. As children, it’s physical growth, like the markings etched into the wall of your childhood home indicating your height from one year to another. As adults, our growth is less guaranteed but just as important. We go into each new year hoping to grow…
Sparkling snowflakes and twinkling lights, cheerful carols and rosy cheeks, acts of kindness and warm fuzzy feelings of love, happiness and joy. That’s the magic of Christmas. Get into the spirit with these quotes, and have yourself a merry little Christmas: 1. “Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit…
When I was about 16, I started writing a list—a “Things I’ve Learned Lately” list. (Creative, I know.) I’d add to it every month, or every few months once I discovered firsthand how “busy” adulting is. I don’t know why I started writing these life lessons; I think it had something to do with a…
My kids are my life’s purpose. I want to be sure I’m setting a good foundation for them and am able to provide the best opportunities for them. I know they are always watching me both in and outside of the octagon and I want to be a good example for them. —Tyron Woodley, UFC welterweight…
Everyone finds success differently, whether it’s by pulling bootstraps a little tighter or knowing the right people at the right time. In my case, I found success only after doing something I typically dread: networking. But after moving to a new city—where I knew no one, and no one knew me—I didn’t really have a…
Toxic people defy logic. Some are blissfully unaware of the negative impact they have on those around them, and others seem to derive satisfaction from creating chaos and pushing people’s buttons. As important as it is to learn how to deal with different kinds of people, truly toxic people will never be worth your time…