SUCCESS Videos

Pete Cashmore on Mashable’s Changing Business Model

Jessica Krampe — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:16 +0000

Pete Cashmore, who launched Mashable, talks with Darren Hardy about how media has changed and how that has transformed the social media empire’s business model and content.

“Fundamentally, in media the business model is at the core of what’s changing, and it’s been a cause of both concern and a source of opportunity over recent years.”

Jason Silva on Peter Diamandis’ Abundance

Jessica Krampe — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Jason Silva, futurist and philosophical speaker, shares his excitement for Abundance by Peter Diamandis and the book’s idea that technology is a resource-liberating mechanism.

“Something is only scarce until you develop the technology that turns it into something abundant.”

Read about Abundance on SUCCESS.com.

How to Conduct a Self Skin Exam

Jessica Krampe — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:40 +0000

When examining the skin, look for these signs of melanoma, an especially deadly form of skin cancer, advises the American Academy of Dermatology (aad.org). Try these tips for conducting an at-home skin exam to evaluate the ABCDEs of skin cancer.

A – Asymmetry: Half of the spot isn’t a like the other half.

B – Border: The spot has an irregular, scalloped or poorly defined border.

C – Color: The spot has varying colors from one area to the next, such as shades of tan, brown or black, or with areas of white, red or blue.

D – Diameter: Melanomas are usually greater than a quarter-inch in diameter (about the size of a pencil eraser) when they are diagnosed, but they can be smaller.

E – Evolving: A mole or spot that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color.

Learn how to give yourself a checkup on SUCCESS.com

Poet Sarah Kay’s TED Talk: The Power of Spoken Word

Jessica Krampe — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:05 +0000

Sarah Kay, a spoken word poet, shares her story of passion for poetry and how it propelled her forward to her life teaching kids about the power of self-expression. Sarah’s inspiring TED talk ends in standing ovations–one at the beginning, and one at the end, both following her impressive, moving poems.

Sarah’s journey in three steps: “1. ‘I can do this.’ 2. ‘I will continue.’ 3. Infuse the work you’re doing with the specific things that make you, you.”

Peter Diamandis Talks X Prize Competitions

Jessica Krampe — Mon, 06 May 2013 05:00:41 +0000

Peter Diamandis shares with Darren Hardy upcoming X Prize competitions, including a way to reinvent health care with mobile devices capable of medical diagnosis.

Read “Abundantly Clear: Peter Diamandis Looks to the Future” on SUCCESS.com.

LearnVest.com’s Alexa von Tobel Talks Financial Community

Jessica Krampe — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:51 +0000

Darren Hardy sits down with Alexa von Tobel, founder and CEO of LearnVest.com, a finance site meant to help people take control of their money, to discuss listening to customers and cultivating a community.

“We have created a real community of LearnVesters who are committed to, wherever they are, getting their finances to make progress.”

Peter Diamandis’ Laws: The Persistent and Passionate Mind

Jessica Krampe — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:29 +0000

Peter Diamandis discusses with Darren Hardy his laws, including the ideas that it takes a passionate and persistent mind to reach success and solve problems and that you should fail early, fail often. His concept of the rising billion as new innovators is also explained.

Read “Abundantly Clear: Peter Diamandis Looks to the Future” on SUCCESS.com.

Jason Silva: The Mirroring Mind

Emily Mitchell — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:15:34 +0000

Jason Silva, futurist and philosophical speaker, discusses the origins of self-consciousness and human perception, comparing our brains to “media hard drives,” from his video series Philosophical Espresso Shots.

Read the full story about Jason Silva and his take on learning, productivity and his job hosting the new science series Brain Games (premiering April 22 on National Geographic) on SUCCESS.com.

Peter Diamandis’ Vision for the Entrepreneurial Landscape

Jessica Krampe — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:34 +0000

Peter Diamandis talks with Darren Hardy about the opportunity for exponential growth and the ability of entrepreneurs to tap into that power.

Read “Abundantly Clear: Peter Diamandis Looks to the Future” on SUCCESS.com.

The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster

Jessica Krampe — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:17 +0000

Darren Hardy narrates an animated look at the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows that come with having big ideas, being an entrepreneur and starting your own business.