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Go Straight for the Joy and Follow Your Purpose

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In 2004 I was enjoying the highest-paying, most respectable job I had ever worked. You’ll outgrow it like your baby clothes, and then you have a choice to either try to contort yourself back into it or to leave.” Everything from the title on my business card to the location of the building fed my notion of success.

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10 Trailblazing Women Paving the Way for a Better Future

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She’s been to a concert on each Beyoncé tour since 2004, has a personal record of reading seven novels on a four-day vacation, has lived in 10 places in 10 years and completed five half-marathons. Impact : As a plus-size woman, Alexander understands the common struggle of finding clothing that fits and inspires confidence.

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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

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In 2004 Blakely tackled another hurdle when she appeared on a reality show with Richard Branson called The Rebel Billionaire: Branson’s Quest for the Best , a sort-of cross between The Apprentice and The Amazing Race. This article originally appeared in the January 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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In honor of the 125th anniversary of SUCCESS , we’re extending the spotlight beyond the household names to the everyday leaders who reflect the true value of our magazine: impacting others in a positive way. Anaida has been a cover story for many prestigious magazines. But this year, there’s more. Marcus Dilley. Dany Garcia.

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