Promise Yourself

Promise Yourself

Promise yourself to live every day to the max. If you promise yourself anything else, you’ll be letting yourself down.

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Promise Yourself

Promise yourself to live every day to the max; To dream big and see every glass as half full; To set high expectations for yourself and for those around you; To get things done rather than talking about them; To say you’ll try rather than complaining why you can’t; To lead by example rather than through control; To win with integrity rather than at all costs; To make work fun rather than a chore; To face challenges head-on rather than surrendering your dreams to fear; To raise your hand rather than pointing fingers; and to learn from mistakes rather than covering them up. During your journey, promise yourself to do your best and nothing less; To make people feel good about themselves and proud of their accomplishments; And to be as excited about the success of others as you are about your own. If you promise yourself anything less, you’ll be letting yourself down.

After all, a promise is a promise.

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Are You Living the Life That You’re Meant to Live?
A New Day
It’s Your Life
Moments of a Lifetime
Important Stuff in Life
Take the Parent Pledge
It’s Your Choice

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About Frank Sonnenberg

Frank Sonnenberg is an award-winning author and a well-known advocate for moral character, personal values, and personal responsibility. He has written 11 books and has been named one of “America’s Top 100 Thought Leaders” and one of “America’s Most Influential Small Business Experts.” Frank has served on several boards and has consulted to some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Frank’s newest book, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose, was released June 2024.

Additionally, his blog — FrankSonnenbergOnline— has attracted millions of readers on the Internet. It was recently named one of the “Best Self-Improvement and Personal Development Blogs” in the world and continues to be listed among the “Best Inspirational Blogs on the Planet.”

Comments

Carol Anderson says

November 6, 2013 at 5:37 am

What simple, but profound, statements….Thank you.

To lead by example rather than through control
To win with integrity rather than at all costs

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- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  November 6, 2013 at 11:05 am
  
  Thank YOU Carol. As Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Best,
  
  Frank
Susan Mazza says

November 6, 2013 at 6:07 am

I LOVE this poster Frank!

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- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  November 6, 2013 at 11:00 am
  
  Thanks so much Sue. I’m glad you like it.
  
  Have an awesome day!
  
  Best,
  
  Frank
John Bennett says

June 28, 2014 at 12:56 pm

I’m a dedicated follower of yours on Twitter and gain much from your tweets. This poster is one of your best; I’ll be sharing it with many others!!!

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- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  June 28, 2014 at 4:44 pm
  
  Thanks for your kind words John. I’m so glad you like it.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Best,
  
  Frank
Tracy Soyars says

August 15, 2015 at 10:07 pm

This absolutely Beautiful – I need to read this and be this Every Single Day! Thank you so much for this! Can you by this Poster?

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- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  August 17, 2015 at 7:37 am
  
  Hi Tracy
  
  I’m SO glad that you like the poster. It can be downloaded for free by clicking the “download now” button under the photo. If you’d like a larger one, drop me a note via the contact page to discuss.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Best,
  
  Frank
David McCuistion says

August 28, 2016 at 10:40 am

Another great tool Frank. I shared with my students (with your name attached). Great for everyone to see and take to improve their Self-Leadership. Thank you.

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- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  August 29, 2016 at 7:29 am
  
  That’s awesome, David. Please let me know if you receive feedback from your students. Thanks again for sharing 🙂
  
  Best,
  
  Frank
lynn garms says

November 12, 2016 at 7:50 am

Beautiful, I need to read to be reminded everyday, I will put a copy in my car! Thank you.

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- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  November 13, 2016 at 6:57 am
  
  That’s wonderful, Lynn. I’m so glad you like it. Enjoy 🙂
  
  Best,
  
  Frank