Bill Horan has spent nearly four decades interviewing people about one elusive idea: success. On his radio show Secrets of Success, he’s spoken with thousands of guests, from authors and business owners to everyday people, about the idea of success. In this episode, Bill shares some of the most memorable stories, the themes that have stuck with him, and how hosting this show has shaped his own understanding of what success really means.

" I think we have a false image that these people never fail. They do. They overcome failure, somehow they get through it."

Hear Bill talk about:

• How a guest appearance turned into a 37-year radio career
• Why success doesn’t always look glamorous, and that’s okay
• The role of mindset and gratitude in personal growth
• What he’s learned from reading 2,000+ books on success
• Why self-awareness might be the real key to a meaningful life

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Success Principles by Jack Canfield – Bill’s top-recommended book on success
• Chicken Soup for the Soul – Bill interviewed co-author Jack Canfield early in his career
• WHPC in Garden City, where Secrets of Success airs
• Bill's show, Secrets of Success – Bill’s radio show on WHPC, running for 37 years and counting

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