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Greed doesn’t discriminate between rich and poor. There are many ways that greed rears its ugly head every day. Here are 8 ways to spot greedy people: Life’s a spectator sport. “Bystanders” who do everything they can to get out of work are greedy people. While colleagues work at a frantic pace, selfish people work… [Read More]

8 Reasons Why Being Selfish is a Dead End Strategy

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

Some people believe that you have to be selfish to get ahead. I’m here to tell you that they’re dead wrong. Here are eight myths about winning in the game of life. Promote yourself to make a great impression. Self-promotion won’t always lead to a favorable impression. In fact, the opposite may be true. If you… [Read More]

The Best Graduation Speech … Never Given

By Frank Sonnenberg 26 Comments

This graduation speech is for those of you who are going to change the world, as well as for those who are going change the world around you. First of all…congratulations!!! The bad news is that I bet many of you are a little scared. You’re probably asking yourself, “Now what?” The good news is… [Read More]

10 Ways That Helping People Makes Them Helpless

By Frank Sonnenberg 5 Comments

Nonsensical no-bids. Some organizations offer sole-source contracts to a company rather than requiring a fair and competitive bidding process. This makes the supplier complacent and dependent, over time, never having had to win the business. Guaranteed gratuities. Restaurant servers receive a 10% – 20% tip, regardless of the service they provide. This teaches servers that… [Read More]

17 Action Steps to Take During Hard Times

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Now or Never

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

For some folks, living in the “here and now” means seeking instant gratification. So they buy pills to lose weight, go under the knife to look young, and purchase lottery tickets in hopes of striking it rich. In business, they request favors five minutes into a new relationship, hold “fire sales” rather than building customer… [Read More]