Self-help Archives

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

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

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]

Are You Cheap or Frugal?

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

Saving money is an admirable goal, but like anything else in life, it can be taken to the extreme. The truth is, there’s a BIG difference between being frugal and being cheap. Frugality is a virtue; being cheap is not. People who are frugal understand the value of a dollar and make informed and thoughtful… [Read More]

The Real Difference Between Success and Happiness

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Complacency: The Enemy of Success

By Frank Sonnenberg 3 Comments

You’ve worked hard to achieve success. You’ve struggled through hard times, you’ve met challenges head on, and you’ve fought the hard battles. You’ve finally reached the pinnacle of success. But you’re about to face your toughest challenge yet –– complacency. Achieving success is hard; staying successful is even harder. Complacency: The Silent Killer Are you… [Read More]

New Year’s Resolutions (Another Year of Broken Promises?)

By Frank Sonnenberg 2 Comments

How’s your New Year’s resolution coming? Remember how important it was to you when you made it? You promised yourself that this year’s resolution wouldn’t end up like those in the past –– another broken promise to yourself. So, what happened? Are you following through on your promise or have you given up on it,… [Read More]