Career Advice Archives

Many of us take each day as it comes and then seem surprised to find where life has taken us. Consider this: Do you prioritize the areas of your life and make decisions based on those priorities? Or do you go with the flow — and leave everything to chance? During your journey through life,… [Read More]

How Do You See the World Around You?

By Frank Sonnenberg 5 Comments

Do you view the glass as half-full or half-empty? I hope you said “neither” — it’s never good to see the world through a single filter. The fact is, every gear in your car does something different. What would happen if you got stuck in neutral? The same can be said of the way that… [Read More]

What Do Your Habits Say About You?

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

Habits are routine behaviors that are so ingrained in us that we repeat them on a regular basis. They include such things as our morning routine, gym schedule, and how we begin our workday. Even though most habits are performed without thinking, give this some thought: When was the last time you challenged your routines?… [Read More]

How to Be a Good Loser

By Frank Sonnenberg 8 Comments

The Benefits of Being Open-Minded: An Open-and-Shut Case

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

People say you should be open-minded — accepting of people from diverse backgrounds, listening without judging, and considering all sides of an issue. Even though that’s sensible in theory, some folks find it difficult in practice. That’s troubling because having an open mind is not only the right thing to do, it’s beneficial in ways… [Read More]

12 Reasons Why People Procrastinate

By Frank Sonnenberg 11 Comments

It’s so easy for a to-do list to snowball out of control. In fact, it can become so overwhelming that it makes you freeze in your tracks — preventing you from getting anything done. “How can it get this bad?” you ask. One word … procrastination. People procrastinate by putting things off rather than working on them…. [Read More]