7 The outcome of personal and professional growth is often success, which is a result that dictates how we have improved over time. In our interconnected and media-driven world, there seems to be a great emphasis on the importance of success, sometimes over and above development and enrichment — two equally crucial byproducts of advancement. In today’s sprawling electronic environment, we are consumers of messaging that sometimes applies pressure to chase success by following the lead of others and mimicking the methods and journeys of influential people, who have achieved what we believe we want. We may feel immense pressure to adopt certain mindsets to improve in order to keep up with the current, especially in competitive landscapes, regardless of industry or profession. While many established voices offer valuable insights, they sometimes ignore the individual journey, which can be inspired and spurred by personal experience and more sensible, tempered guidance from trusted sources. Therefore, levelheadedness becomes paramount in our quest to receive and process information from various outlets and achieve fruitful momentum in our journeys toward success. This approach may help us maintain a sense of calm and avoid negative consequences that better affords mindful control — allowing for incremental, healthy and smart success, which deserves celebration and commemoration. These ideas surrounding the attainment of success are ones we’ve kept in mind while curating our expansive roster of Marquis Who’s Who listees for this special double issue of Millennium Magazine. As we close 2024 with this volume, we are proud to highlight the careers and accomplishments of more listees than in any other edition — listees who believe in striving toward greatness while avoiding the pitfalls of pressure and the negative influence of urgency culture. The individuals highlighted here are pushing boundaries and serving as leaders in their respective fields of endeavor, including medicine, the arts, education, the sciences and government affairs. As you peruse the 17th edition of Millennium, you are bound to encounter many inspiring stories, including that of Andrea Katz (pg. 8), who plays an instrumental role in creating and promoting new brands to impact local communities and supporting international theater initiatives. Also, Arnell Newman (pg. 92) — a versatile recording engineer and staunch advocate for musicians, artists and unionized gas workers in Chicago, Illinois. JaOhn S. Cooper (pg. 489) similarly utilizes her business and adjacent nonprofit efforts in the health care sector to create new products and provide crucial services and resources for those in need. We are also glad to share several pertinent editorial pieces in the 17th edition. Each article highlights different ways to improve your skills, boost your confidence and, ultimately, strive for future success. The article on page 195 features various methods for improving leadership skills and potential, and the piece on page 265 offers several ways volunteering can provide personal and professional benefits. We have also explored methods by which individuals can improve their businesses by applying sustainable and eco-friendly practices between pages 440 and 443. At Marquis Who’s Who, we believe that the carefully curated content in this double issue represents the ideals of accountability, fortitude, progress, wisdom and success. As we approach a new year, we hope you will consider these concepts and encourage others to do the same. As always, it is our privilege to share the inspiring stories of our Marquis listees. We thank you for your readership and hope you will enjoy this special edition of Millennium Magazine. With best wishes for continued success, Matt Attanasio Matt Attanasio Senior Editor, Millennium Magazine EDITOR’S NOTE
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