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If I asked you whether a particular person is wealthy, you’d probably estimate how much money they have and gauge the worldly possessions they own. That got me thinking. If prosperity is defined as good fortune, why do we confine our definition to money and possessions? What about the strength of our relationships, the memories… [Read More]

It’s Vital to Say Please and Thank You. Here’s why…

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

It’s so easy to say please and thank you — yet some folks don’t seem to bother. The fact is, some folks are rude and ungrateful; all they think about is themselves. Others never learned basic etiquette and are oblivious to the way people should behave. Still others have adopted bad habits and don’t even… [Read More]

To Be or Not to Be

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

When you get older and reflect on your life, will you value the things that you checked off your to-do list or will you take pride in knowing that you enjoyed a life well lived? In other words, shouldn’t who you want to be take precedence over what you want to pursue? What could be… [Read More]

35 Questions to Inspire Self-Reflection

By Frank Sonnenberg 10 Comments

When was the last time you paused to reflect on your life? You’re too busy for that, right? Wouldn’t you like to know if you should continue full speed ahead or if you’re veering off course? Here are 35 questions to inspire self-reflection. They will help you identify your values, discover your driving forces, challenge… [Read More]

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Are You Grateful?

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

Some people are grateful for their possessions, such as a car, a fine wardrobe, or the phone that seems like it’s another appendage of their body. Others are thankful for being able to live in a nice neighborhood, take lovely vacations, or enjoy the many rewards of their new promotion. But the truth is, too… [Read More]

How to Make Your Words Meaningful

By Frank Sonnenberg 10 Comments

Your words express your thoughts, your feelings, and your dreams. Those messages come in many forms — long or short, plentiful or few — and they can be heartfelt or phony. Once in a while, a simple look, a glancing nod, or even a hug says more than your words can express. What’s more, there… [Read More]