There are books that entertain. Others that educate. And then, once in a while, comes a book that changes the lens through which you see your life, leadership, and purpose. Success DNA: Mastering Persistence in Leadership and Life, a powerful anthology curated by Alinka Rutkowska and brought to life by 20 diverse voices, is exactly that kind of book.

This isn’t your typical “business success” playbook or another leadership book. It’s not filled with shiny, feel-good aphorisms or Instagram-worth...