''Success'' is a

business Business is the practice of making one's living or making money by producing or Trade, buying and selling Product (business), products (such as goods and Service (economics), services). It is also "any activity or enterprise entered into for pr ...

magazine A magazine is a periodical publication, generally published on a regular schedule (often weekly or monthly), containing a variety of content. They are generally financed by advertising, purchase price, prepaid subscriptions, or by a combinatio ...

in the

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published by Success Enterprises, LLC a subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. According to the company, the magazine "focuses on people who take full responsibility for their own development and income", and provides personal and professional development.

History

''Success'' was established in 1897 by

Orison Swett Marden Dr. Orison Swett Marden (1848–1924) was an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life and founded ''SUCCESS'' magazine in 1897. His writings discuss common-sense principles and virtues that make for a well-rou ...

as a way to promote "New Thought Philosophy", which taught positive thinking, life skills, and discipline. That magazine continued until 1911 when it merged with ''The National Post''. The magazine was revived as the ''New Success'' in 1918, and then re-adopted the title ''Success'' in 1921; the magazine was published until 1921, being replaced by ''New Age Illustrated'' at that time. During its early years, ''Success'' contained literary contributions of several notable

New Thought The New Thought movement (also Higher Thought) is a spiritual movement that coalesced in the United States in the early 19th century. New Thought was seen by its adherents as succeeding "ancient thought", accumulated wisdom and philosophy from ...

writers such as

Napoleon Hill Oliver Napoleon Hill (October 26, 1883 – November 8, 1970) was an American self-help author. He is best known for his book ''Think and Grow Rich'' (1937), which is among the best-selling self-help books of all time. Hill's works insisted th ...

, Samuel Merwin and

W. Clement Stone William Clement Stone (May 4, 1902 – September 3, 2002) was an American businessman, philanthropist and New Thought self-help book author. Biography Stone was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 4, 1902. His father died in 1905 leaving his family ...

Success Unlimited

In 1954, the influential American businessman, philanthropist, and self-help writer

launched the magazine ''Success Unlimited'' in collaboration with

. Contributors to the magazine included

Norman Vincent Peale Norman Vincent Peale (May 31, 1898 – December 24, 1993) was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking, especially through his best-selling book '' The Power of Positive ...

Harold Sherman Harold Morrow Sherman (1898–1987) was an American writer, lecturer and psychical researcher. Biography Sherman was born on July 13, 1898, in Traverse City, Michigan. He studied at the University of Michigan for a brief time, then reloc ...

Preston Bradley Preston Bradley (1888 – June 1, 1983) was an American clergyman, author, and lecturer. He believed that ethics, religion, and economics could not be separated. As a follower of Henry George, he believed that ministers must be concerned with socia ...

, and Ben Sweetland. In words of the Executive Editor,

Og Mandino Augustine "Og" Mandino II (December 12, 1923 – September 3, 1996) was an American author. He wrote the bestselling book '' The Greatest Salesman in the World''. His books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into over 25 l ...

, the magazine sought to inform its readers how to become a "whole person - not just wealthy, but also healthy, happy and wise." The magazine changed its name to ''Success'' in 1981. It remained in publication until 2001, ceasing publication shortly before Stone's death in 2002. The magazine was restarted in 2008 by a Texas businessman.

Relaunch

''Success'' was acquired by VideoPlus L.P. in 2007. VideoPlus, established in 1987, produces educational and marketing materials for the direct selling industry, as well as sponsored and custom publications. The April/May 2008 issue marked the relaunch of ''Success'' as a bi-monthly magazine. ''Success'' moved to a monthly print schedule in September 2008. In December 2020, Success Enterprises, LLC was acquired by eXp World Holdings, Inc.

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