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Why You Have to Buy the August Issue of SUCCESS

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SUCCESS MagazineThe newest issue of SUCCESS is, as always, outstanding. It’s one of those rare things in life that exceeds your expectations every time out of the gate.

Good on them.

I always love the articles (literally authored by some of the most successful men and women on or off the planet) and the Free CD that comes inside each issue is greatly enjoyed. More than once, I might add. I love listening to the motivation, information, and inspiration as I’m doing whatever it is I’m doing at the time (cooking, driving, sitting in the yard…).

Options:

  • listen to music that gets me nowhere
  • listen to the sound of my own thoughts (which I often do, actually)
  • listen to motivating men and women as they share very moving stories, lessons, and experiences

You could say it’s a no-brainer.

In the August 2011 issue, one of the stories on the CD is the moving story of Louis Zamperini.  What has Mr. Zamperini done that’s so motivating and inspiring? What sort of story does he have to tell? Only this: He survived being lost at sea, endured torture that would have destroyed lesser men, and came out a stronger person.  His is a fascinating story, but it’s nowhere near as fascinating as the man, himself.  Honestly, if the only thing this issue of SUCCESS had was the article on Louis Zamperini, it’s still be worth five times the cover price.

Here’s the opening paragraph. You tell me:

Adrift upon the face of an endless Pacific, Louis Zamperini and his pilot clung to the tatters of a life raft as days blurred together in relentless hallucination.  Sun and salt water transformed their skin into a crust of sores and fissures.  Sporadic rainsqualls dropped just enough water for occasional sips while birds and small sharks they caught bare-handed provided meager sustenance. – “The Indomitable Man” by Tom Horn – SUCCESS August 2011, page 16

Okay, so we’ve established that the issue is MORE than worth it already.  But, as is the case with SUCCESS, there’s always much more.

One of my favorite motivational, self growth, and positive thinking authors is Jeffrey Gitomer.  I can, literally, read a quote from one of his books and feel half convinced I can rule the country.  Orison Swett Marden is another absolute favorite. When I spend any amount of time reading Mr. Marden’s words, I’m asking myself, “Why should I stop with just the country when there’s a whole world out there.”

I’ve always wondered why Orison Swett Marden doesn’t get the same attention as other great men such as Dale Carnegie and Napoleon Hill.  I’ve never come up with the answer to that one. Maybe it’s the name.

At any rate, the article by Jeffrey Gitomer (“Orison Swett Marden: An Original Thinker”) is outstanding.

An excerpt?  “Born in 1850, Orison Swett Marden was placed in the guardianship of a neighbor, who bound out the child to families who needed an extra farmhand.  Life was extremely cruel, as he suffered whippings at the slightest provocation, near starvation, and subfreezing temperatures wearing threadbare clothes during harsh New Hampshire winters…. Persuading his guardian to allow him to attend school, he worked and paid for his education, liberating himself from his difficult youth.  He ultimately earned degrees in oratory, business, law, and medicine.  He became an entrepreneur, and in the late 1880s he founded SUCCESS Magazine.” – Jeffrey Gitomer, SUCCESS Magazine August 2011, page 41

After reading the article, my admiration for Orison Swett Marden only grew.

My third favorite article in this issue won’t come as a surprise to anyone.  You don’t have to spend much time on Self Help Daily to see my fascination with and love for animals.  My eyes lit up when I saw an article about the amazing Jane Goodall.   It’s also a great, great read and leaves you realizing what a marvel and force of nature Jane Goodall is.

I hope you’ll grab the August issue of SUCCESS and see why I’m so excited about it.  Better yet, grab this issue, then subscribe to the magazine so you won’t miss any of the rest.  Orison Swett Marden would be extremely proud of the exceptional publication (and website!) his dream has grown into. It can be thought of as his most impressive lesson and legacy.  A young boy without any advantages or encouragement learned early in life that he if he were going to outgrow his circumstances, he had to shake up his world. He didn’t waste time feeling sorry for himself, he didn’t bother with blaming others, and there’s no indication he harbored bitterness or anger.

No chips on his shoulders, they were too busy working!

Orison Swett Marden had a dream… what would, to many, seem like an improbable dream.  He made his dream come true and his name, his books, and his magazine (a true SUCCESS) still touch people today and will continue to do so for countless years to come.

“All men who have achieved great things have been great dreamers.” – Orison Swett Marden

 

Children Explain Why They’re Happier Than Adults

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In the December 2009 issue of SUCCESS Magazine, there was a great article called “Child’s Play: Learn to think like a kid again – and unlock your hidden potential.”  (Click the link to read Chelsea Greenwood’s excellent article online).

The magazine put together an adorable little panel of children who answered the question “Why are children happier than adults?”  Below are their priceless… and, quite frankly, thought provoking answers and insights:

“Cause kids haven’t forgotten how to have fun.” – Caitlyn, age 5

“Maybe because we get to play outside and have recess, but grownups have to stay inside buildings.” – Audrey, age 7

“Because mommy and daddy take me to the park.” – Alexandra, age 4

“They get to eat ice cream and go into little spaces.” – Rob, age 6

“Because we finger paint.” – Aidan Rhea, age 4

“Because kids get to play more and do more fun things.” – Daniel, age 6

“Kids are happier than grownups because they have more energy.  Kids are more excited about everything.” – Sarah, age 8

Well, there you have it, straight from the mouth of babes.  We need to have fun, get more excited, and… best of all… eat more ice cream.  Thanks Rob!

Jillian Michaels On and In May’s Success Magazine

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There are certain things that I love so much that I can’t even imagine life without them…

  • Favorite restaurants (Applebee’s, Ninki’s Japanese Steakhouse in Owensboro, Kentucky, Olive Garden, Cracker Barrel…)
  • Favorite magazines (SUCCESS Magazine, Taste Of Home, Psychology Today,Woman’s World…)
  • Favorite authors (Max Lucado, Dan Koontz, Dr. Oz, Grenville Kleiser…)
  • Favorite tv shows (The Biggest Loser, Survivor, LOST, The Amazing Race, the Food Network…yes, the entire network..)
  • The 4 6 food groups (vegetables, fruit, dairy, meats, chocolate, and coffee )

Recently, I did a double take when a few of these lovelies intersected:  I pulled my SUCCESS magazine out of the mailbox and badabing, Jillian Michaels’ beautiful smile greeted me from the cover.

If, like me, you’re a huge Jillian Michaels fan, you’ll want to grab this issue right away.  The article inside, “Tough Love,” gives you insight into the Holy Terror that paces back and forth in the gym looking for someone’s a$$ to land on.  A favorite part of the show for me is when she gets that spark in her eye when she sees a place to land.

Priceless.

I don’t allow people to be victims, because if they’re victims, they’re not in control of their own destiny.  – Jillian Michaels

In the article, Jillian and her business partner (Giancarlo Chersich) discuss Jillian’s new reality show that will air this summer on NBC, “Losing It.” There’s no way I’ll miss a single episode.  In Losing It, she’ll spend a week living with an American family – identifying and treating their unhealthy habits.  In the interview, she also discusses why she cares so deeply for her contestants, what makes her tick, and what advice she has for people who are trying to achieve their own personal goals. The amazing thing is, her advice is spot on whether your goals are centered around the scale or not. In fact, Jillian has a personal development book coming out next year, “Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life.” I look forward to it!

It’s a great, great article and you won’t want to miss a single word.

Also in this issue of SUCCESS (as if Jillian Michaels isn’t enough):

  • A really good article on Decision Making by best-selling author John C. Maxwell
  • A clever article on using reality shows to spark family conversations (some of our best discussions stem from tv shows – whether they’re debates over whether or not Boston Rob should have been voted off of Survivor or which contestant will lose the most weight on Loser)
  • An article about stress by Drs. Oz and Roizen – great tips
  • A profile and interview with Paul Newman’s daughter Nell Newman (she’s a lovely combination of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s features – one could do a heck of a lot worse than that!)
  • Much, much more!

As I was reading through this issue of SUCCESS, I realized one of the things that makes this magazine one of my favorites:  It’s always relevant.

Visit Success Magazine online and be sure to grab the newest issue.

I also loved the following quote by Robin Williams, featured in a section about being yourself:  “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t’ lose it.”

Indeed!

Books and DVDs by Jillian Michaels:

In This Month’s Success Magazine

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I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again – I love SUCCESS Magazine. Month in, month out they come up with the most amazing stories, quotes, advice, and tips you’ll find on the newstand (or in my case, the mailbox).

This month’s issue is no exception. I had it open a few days ago, lying on the counter (it, not me) – reading along as I mashed potatoes….

Okay, I’m going dangerously off course here, but the next time you make mashed potatoes (and, please, always make REAL mashed potatoes – never instant, not even as a joke), use half and half instead of milk. Trust me.

One of the most interesting features in this issue is a special section called Take Control of Your Life. It includes the following articles:

  • “The First Step is Changing Your Thoughts” by Anne Clarrissimeaux
  • “Chasing Down Their Dreams: 3 Entrepreneurs’ Stories” by Lisa Ocker
  • “The Customer Kind of Told Us That Was the Way We Needed to Go: We Just Listened to the Customer” by John Schnatter, Papa John’s

The entire issue’s a great read, but the Take Control of Your Life section alone is more than worth more than the price of the magazine.

Another great read can be found on their website.  It’s an article filled with advice from the brilliant Dr. Mehmet Oz – author of the bestselling YOU books and frequent quest on the Oprah show.  The article, Habits for a Healthier Life is a must read.

A Gem from the October 2008 Issue of Success Magazine

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The October 2008 issue of Success Magazine has a mini-article titled “Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise – Your Checklist.” The reader is given 6 small but powerful goals that’ll lead him or her down a path to better health, more wealth, and increased wisdom.

Sign me up for all three.

The first tip is “Add a small fitness goal to your routine each week.” The author suggests drinking one extra glass of water each day, running for one more mile a week, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. I think I can swing the extra glass of water each day. But run? Only if I’m giving chase or being chased. As for the stairs, I’m all over that one. I have no great love for elevators, so stairs are fine by me.

My favorite tip of the six is this one: “Don’t use people as mirrors.” The reader is told to have a strong sense of who he/she is without letting other people influence how they feel. This can be a hard one, can’t it?

Some of us are more inclined than others to care too much about what other people think of us. A lot of times, our own opinion of ourselves is heightened or lessened by someone else’s words. We can be feeling pretty pleased with ourselves or with a particular accomplishment until someone criticizes us. Then we basically bottom out.

As the article points out, we should try very hard to keep a healthy sense of self, without allowing others to affect it. After all, there are some people who can only make themselves feel bigger by making others feel smaller. After years of practice, they’ve perfected the art.

The advice is positively golden – and the more I think about it, the more golden it is.

All 6 of the tips are golden. I’ve given away two of them, if you want the other 4, grab the issue! The issue’s packed with great stuff – including the last page: “Turning Knowledge into Power, 10 Actions You Can Take Right Now.”

You can find a lot more wonderful tips, hacks, and self improvement advice on Success Magazine‘s website.

~ Joi