Have you ever marveled at how quickly kids grow — both mentally and physically? The most rapid development occurs between birth and age five, when nearly 85% of the brain is formed. After that, growth slows, shifting from rapid expansion to steady refinement. Learning and growth, however, continue throughout life as skills sharpen, thinking deepens,… [Read More]
If This Won’t Get You Thinking, Nothing Will
You make thousands of choices throughout your life — big and small — about your values, relationships, priorities, and direction. But have you ever paused to consider how you make those decisions? Most people focus on the issue at hand, not the process that helps them make the right decision. That’s like jumping to an… [Read More]
Expect the Best or Get Used to Less
Have you ever been disappointed by someone’s behavior, a friend who let you down, or a business deal that went south? You expected more, and they fell short. In fact, they didn’t just fail to meet the moment — they failed to exceed even the bare minimum. If so, you’re not alone. Disappointment is part… [Read More]
15 Behaviors that Drive People Up the Wall
Ideas to Transform You from Good to Better to Best
To My Readers: I’m honored to republish, with permission, Ideas to Transform You from Good to Better to Best by Rodger Dean Duncan, which first appeared in the June 29, 2023, issue of Forbes. In it, he interviewed me about issues that make the biggest difference in relationships and personal performance. — Frank Sonnenberg Ideas to Transform… [Read More]
Life Lessons: Become The Best Version Of Yourself
To My Readers: I’m honored to republish, with permission, Life Lessons: Become The Best Version of Yourself by Rodger Dean Duncan that first appeared in Forbes August 9, 2022. In it, he interviewed me about important life lessons. — Frank Sonnenberg Life Lessons: Become The Best Version Of Yourself By Rodger Dean Duncan PhD with Frank… [Read More]
Do You Know Your Blind Spots?
Thanks So Much!
I’d like to give a shout-out to all the folks who read, comment, and share my blog posts each day. Thanks so much! FrankSonnenbergOnline has attracted just over 5 million readers and was recently named one of the “Top Self-Improvement and Personal Development Blogs” in the world. In addition, I have been contacted by parents,… [Read More]