When a broker lost her nest egg in the stock market, Suze Orman decided to get financially educated. Now, she devotes her time to helping others do the same.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Maya Angelou, Melinda Gates, Indra Nooyi and Maria Shriver have empowered and inspired us. They have led causes and corporations and created opportunities for many. See how they are changing your world.
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Women run almost half of all privately held businesses—and they’re quietly gaining an edge on the competition by using innate talents and skills. What do they do differently?
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A humiliating and very public firing taught Deborah Norville valuable life lessons and helped shape her outlook. Read how she pulled herself out of the doldrums and how she encourages others.

Billie Jean King continues to push the envelope to improve tennis and create opportunities for everyone.

Earl Nightingale survived the Great Depression and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He devoted his life to the study of success, changing countless lives in the process.

Creating a stop-doing list might be the answer to greater productivity. Read how you can apply this strategy to get more done.

Patrick J. McGovern, head of publishing giant IDG, traces much of his success to a book he read as a child. How does he maintain that thirst for learning?

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Sara Blakely's big idea resulted from one unattractive problem. See how she came up with a simple solution—and improved her bottom line.

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