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The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. The same can be said of performing any activity, tackling any issue, or making progress in general. Yet, some people opt for a topsy-turvy lifestyle in which everything goes in twists and turns. It should come as no surprise that this behavior can be a… [Read More]

15 Ways to Pass Your Values On to Your Kids

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

When kids are young, they’re totally dependent on their parents. But as they grow older, their peers and their surroundings exert a greater influence on them. How does that make you feel? Are you passing your values on to your kids? Are you comfortable with the impact that tough kids on the block, trash-talking athletes,… [Read More]

You May Regret Not Reading This

By Frank Sonnenberg 22 Comments

What do you regret most in life? I asked quite a few folks that question recently. Why? Because we have a choice: we can learn from other people’s mistakes or make them ourselves. The answers I received were enlightening. How many of these regrets would land on your list? The 34 Biggest Regrets in Life… [Read More]

Parenthood Isn’t Child’s Play

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Parenthood is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. There’s nothing like watching your kids grow up to be principled human beings living up to their potential. But even though this aspiration seems to be realistic and noble, getting them across the finish line isn’t always easy. That’s because parenthood isn’t child’s play. Unlike… [Read More]

Do You Take Your Commitments Seriously?

By Frank Sonnenberg 6 Comments

We make commitments every day. They can be simple or life-changing — from simply promising to complete a task to making a lifelong commitment such as becoming a parent or asking for someone’s hand in marriage. But do we take our commitments seriously? Some folks make commitments at the drop of a hat, thinking they… [Read More]

Living in the Fast Lane

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In today’s wonderful world of time-saving technologies, you’d think we’d be beneficiaries of an improved quality of life. More time for friends and family, more time to pursue personal interests, and more time to follow our dreams. Wrong! (So much for living in the fast lane.) Despite these continuing advances, time saved has become time… [Read More]

Live with Honor and Integrity

By Frank Sonnenberg 21 Comments

Some people try to appear honorable in order to win the admiration of others. Although this may be true, they have it all backward. The real benefit of being honorable isn’t in how others view you, but rather, in how you view yourself. When you live with integrity, you don’t have to worry about inconsistencies,… [Read More]