Parkinson's disease tested Michael J. Fox's optimism, but he emerged from that dark period wiser and even more hopeful. His insights, shared in his books and a TV special, provide lessons for us all.

Have these challenging times forced you to take a long look in the mirror? Are you stronger, more resilient? Are your priorities in order? Tony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, Jillian Michaels, Shawn Phillips, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, David Bach, Dave Ramsey and Amanda Gore provide tips for reappraising your life and making changes for the better.

Rudy Giuliani led New York City through its darkest hours. Take a look at how “America’s Mayor” reassured a traumatized populace in the aftermath of Sept. 11 and kept the nation’s largest city moving forward.

Than Merrill transitioned from an NFL career into real estate, which led to the popular Flip This House TV series. His continuing success is a lesson in seizing opportunities.

What do you do when your dream isn’t working out? How do you dust off the negative thoughts and charge forward into uncharted territory? Jack Canfield, Tom Ziglar, Andy Andrews and Chris Widener offer strategies.

A high-school teacher showed Les Brown he could be anything he wanted. Brown has spent his adult life inspiring the same positive attitude in others. What can you learn from him?

A beginner’s mindset is not such a bad thing for anyone eager to succeed. No matter how much life experience you have, you can remain teachable. Read how.

Mattel’s Neil Friedman is credited with the “Elmo effect” and fusing tech with toys. Even if your work isn’t child’s play, you can take cues from Friedman about innovation and team-building.

Barney Adams toiled for years on building a business he loved—as well as a better golf club. His Tight Lies club made him a fortune, but the lessons learned from his failures are golden.

You don’t have to be a mind reader to be perceptive of your clients’ needs and questions. Read how to enhance your people skills and increase your sales.

Make the magic last a lifetime—and other marital tips from experts Linda and Richard Eyre.

Building your nest egg requires some IRA IQ. Could you use a refresher course?

Jack Canfield, Wayne Dyer and Amanda Gore answer SUCCESS readers’ questions.

Science shows how you could live longer, healthier.

Donald Trump’s lifelong interest in personal development prompted him to join the SUCCESS Foundation’s board. Read how he’s making a difference for young people, and how you can, too.

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Gadgets to organize your work, your life, your world.

Silence the chatter in your brain and get on with your goals. Here’s how.

Encouragement helps us persevere, inspires us to greatness, turns our lives around. So why don’t we offer it more often?

Montel Williams has been a military officer, a TV show host, an entrepreneur and a champion of people facing adversity. Read how he stays motivated and moving forward.

Jon Lester, Ben Hogan, Wilma Rudolph, Jim Abbott and Natalie du Toit triumphed after refusing to acknowledge their limitations. What can you learn from them?

Harness the power of thought, and let this selection of classics and best-sellers be your guide.

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass overcame unimaginable hardships to become an editor, civil rights leader and advisor to President Lincoln.

Oracle’s colorful leader, Larry Ellison, waged the “comeback of the decade” chronicled in this 1995 SUCCESS excerpt.