What Orison Swett Marden and Success Magazine Can Teach About Perseverance | #Success - Ep. 62

Monday, September 22, 2025

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Episode Recap:

In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I dive into one of the rarest treasures in my collection… The very first issue of Success Magazine from December 1897! And the coolest thing is that the story behind this is insanely inspiring!

This was more than just a magazine. It marked the beginning of the personal development movement in America. Its founder, Orison Swett Marden, overcame enormous challenges to publish that first issue, and his story has deeply inspired me during some of my own most difficult seasons in business.

Key Highlights:

The story behind Success Magazine and its role in shaping the personal development movement

The obstacles Orison Swett Marden faced to publish the inaugural issue

How Marden’s perseverance gave me perspective and strength in my own entrepreneurial journey

A look inside the 1897 issue and its early success principles

Why Marden’s mission to change lives still matters today

For me, this first issue is a reminder that persistence and belief in a mission can carry you through any challenge. Marden’s story has fueled my determination, and it can inspire you too!

Wherever you are and whatever challenges you face, his example proves that one person’s vision can change everything!

And, if you’re interested in learning more about what’s inside this first issue of Success Magazine, I’m putting a link below so you can see my notes and thoughts about all the articles and ads in this rare first edition!

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