Frank Sonnenberg, Author at Frank Sonnenberg Online

It’s easy to be a good winner, but do you have what it takes to be a good loser? It’s hard to lose when you’ve worked tirelessly to achieve a goal, when friends and family come out to support you –– and you don’t want to let them down. Of course, any loss can be… [Read More]

Criticism Is Not Feedback

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

Feedback is a vital element of our personal and professional development. But in order for input to have tangible benefits, two principles must be followed. First, it must be supportive. The fact is, there’s a huge difference between feedback and criticism. Feedback is helpful and constructive; criticism is hurtful and damaging. Second, input alone won’t amount to anything if… [Read More]

How to Build a Great Reputation

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Dear Tax Man,

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

I don’t mind paying taxes, but I have a bone to pick with you. First let me say, I understand that it costs money to run the government, and we each have a responsibility to contribute to that end. But… I’m not sure that you remember how hard it is to earn a buck. Many… [Read More]

Make Big Strides with Small Steps

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

Everyone wants to achieve success as quickly and effortlessly as possible. A classic strategy for winning involves closing our eyes and swinging for the fence –– a plan that repeatedly yields more strikeouts than home runs. (But that doesn’t stop us from trying.) We rationalize this approach by convincing ourselves that baby steps take too… [Read More]

52 Ways to Be Rich Without Being Wealthy

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The True Color of White Lies

By Frank Sonnenberg 10 Comments

Imagine having this conversation about white lies with your conscience: “Are you really going to tell a white lie, break a promise, or stretch the truth?” “Oh come on,” you think. “You’re not going to judge me, are you? It’s ‘just this one time.’ White lies never hurt anyone. Everyone does it. Besides, I never… [Read More]