Success Memoirs

Have you ever wondered how the human spirit can rise above the most crushing circumstances to achieve greatness? In Up from Slavery, Booker T. Washington delivers a powerful and intimate account of his ascent from a child born into slavery to becoming one of the most significant educators in American history. This is not merely a historical record; it is a profound manual on succeeding against all odds.

Financial success is success in an aspect of life, and not necessarily success in life. Equating financial success with an entire success is similar to equating a part to the whole. Success has to do with balancing every aspect of life. Jack Ma is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world, and learning his top rules for success can greatly help you pursue your dreams and attain true success.

This is the original interview between Andrew Carnegie and Napoleon Hill. Hill used this interview as the basis of his world famous book Think & Grow Rich.

Wayne Gales has received accolades as an author, chef, and in the field of resort marketing. Since 1991, Wayne has called Florida home, and he first encountered the enchanting Florida Keys during business trips to the islands. In his leisure time, he diligently examined old microfilm at the Monroe County Library, tracing a Conch family lineage that spans over ten generations. Gales relocated to Key West, where he spent several years living intermittently.

John Paul DeJoria’s journey to becoming a billionaire started in the back seat of his car. Rarely will you find such diversity in a person’s life, business, philanthropy, and philosophy as you will with John Paul DeJoria. His professional journey began when he was homeless, living in a car...

The most memorable quotes, proverbs, and insights from Wilde have been collected by Boris Mullayev, a passionate fan of his writings. Wilde's words strike a chord with both the rebellious hearts of the Victorian era and the ancient souls of today, touching on everything from the depths of love's mysteries to the complexity of life's journey and the desire of success.

The Fate We Make: Heartbreak, is the first volume of a remarkable, occasionally tragic. but ultimately redemptive coming-of-age story. From an early age, Simone Warren recognized that she was caught between her family’s expectations and her need to find her own path and voice. Born into a Singaporean Chinese family and a life rooted in tradition, her story is a stunning tale of survival and an inspiring look at how we can learn to move beyond trauma to forge a path toward finding happiness.

Born on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Glenn Medeiros grew up surrounded by modest means and strong values. Music wove its way into every path in his life, and soon, it stood as not only a hobby, but a passion and lifestyle, something to be pursued.

Voici l'histoire de Jesse Livermore, le plus talentueux trader de la bourse de Wall Street. Sa clairvoyance, son style, ses principes, ses erreurs, ses succès, tout y est relaté. Jesse Livermore a connu la fortune puis la ruine, et de nouveau la fortune. Comment ? Découvrez-le au travers de ce savoureux audiobook, et apprenez auprès d'un des plus grands traders de son époque, voire de toute l'histoire !

One of the most innovative minds in business provides an equally original guide to getting ahead. Frank Bennack’s accomplishments in media and business are unrivaled. He was named chief executive of Hearst in 1979, and for nearly 30 years he helped solidify the company’s reputation as a...

Examining the life of Jeff Bezos from his humble beginnings in Albuquerque to the present day, as CEO of Amazon, this book talks about the inspirations and influences that made Jeff Bezos the man he is today. Be inspired as you learn about some of the principles that have guided Jeff Bezos to success.

Only a select few individuals can claim to have changed the world. Steve Jobs is one of these. The mythology around the man is so strong that even six years after his death he still dominates online discussion. Jobs wasn't just a successful businessman. He was a visionary who made it his mission to humanize personal computing, rewriting the rules of user experience design, hardware design, and software design.

Shamaine Cash is a testament to resilience, hard work, and the power of transformation. Born into a world of uncertainty, he was left with a non-biological family who raised him under strict religious values. At 13, seeking his true roots, he ran away to live with his biological mother, only to face poverty, hardship, and a life that required survival skills far beyond his years. Growing up in the streets, he was surrounded by gang members, drug dealers, and the harsh realities of urban life. He made choices that led him down a dangerous path that many never escape.

For fans of rags-to-riches stories, Be There When I Return is not just about overcoming epilepsy and finding success—it is also for those who are looking for a celebration of love in its purest form. When thirty-one-year-old Michael starts to act out of character, it gets the attention of his roommate and a woman he has started dating. After denying anything is wrong with him, Michael finally decides to visit a neurologist. His life takes an unexpected turn when he receives a life-altering diagnosis of epilepsy.

This audiobook covers how Elon Musk went from getting bullied in school to small-time entrepreneur to CEO of two major companies that seem like they're straight out of science fiction - and how he almost went broke along the way. The aim of this audiobook is to be educational and inspirational with actionable principles you can incorporate into your own life straight from the great man himself.

Jenny Teeters seemed to have it all–a successful corporate career, an executive MBA, past marathon running accomplishments, a fulfilling role as a Zumba instructor, a loving husband, and two beautiful children. However, behind the scenes, she was engaged in a dark battle with alcoholism that was slowly destroying her from the inside out. In her brutally honest and inspiring memoir Every Day Is A New Day: A Story of Faith, Teeters pulls back the curtain on her tumultuous journey from utter despair and hopelessness to the brilliant light of recovery.

From a mud-walled home in rural China to boardrooms in New Jersey, In Through the Window traces Lintao Lu’s extraordinary rise. Born into a world of famine and political upheaval, Lu overcame every obstacle—language barriers, poverty, cultural bias—to become a multilingual engineer, a patent-holding innovator, an entrepreneur, and a trailblazer in the industry.

A pioneering philanthropist and daughter of American royalty reveals what it was like to grow up in one of the world’s most famous families. The great-granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, Eileen Rockefeller learned in childhood that while wealth and fame could open any door, they could not...

Have you ever heard the name Will Smith? Well, most of us probably have heard his name. Some of us might have even watched his movies and become a fan of him. This is because, like any other individual, he struggled hard in order to reach the success that he has now. Like us, he started pursuing his career by having a dream. Learn his amazing story!

Autism is often misunderstood by mainstream society. Colin takes us on a journey through the key moments in his life with undiagnosed Autism. The added struggles with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculus are all part of who he is. There are sad times, funny times, times when he felt disdain for himself, but an underlying drive to carve out a life of normality is always there. A graduate of Edinburgh University shows to people that those on the spectrum are not daft or simpletons, only that they process information differently.