If you care about someone and see them struggling, it’s only natural that you want to help them. The same can be said for someone with promise, but who’s falling short of their potential. Even though you want to help, your assistance isn’t always welcomed. In fact, it may be met with resistance or rejected… [Read More]
Can You Count on Yourself?
Do you remember learning how to ride a bicycle? You probably first rode a tricycle and thought you were the king of the world. Then came the “big kid bike” with training wheels. WOW. But when those training wheels came off, it all came down to you. Yikes. If you were anything like me, you… [Read More]
Do You Know Folks Who Are Needy?
Do you know folks who are needy? I’m not talking about the poor and downtrodden or those who have fallen on tough times. I’m talking about people who require excessive attention, constant reassurance, and never-ending support — even though they’re perfectly capable of doing things themselves. What causes people to act this way? First, some… [Read More]
Why Work If You Don’t Have To?
Which person is better off — someone who gets everything handed to them on a silver platter or someone who has to work hard for everything they get? Your first reaction might be that winning the lottery sounds pretty good, thank you. After all, why bust your chops if you can get everything without doing… [Read More]
Is Self-Reliance More Than a Buzzword?
Self-reliance is a term that’s frequently used these days. But even though the term is tossed around, it’s meaningless if you don’t apply the principle to your daily life. “Who cares?” you may be thinking. The fact is, YOU should! Your choice — to accept or evade personal responsibility — may be the most important… [Read More]
Are You Helping or Hurting?
Sometimes, well-intentioned plans have unintended consequences. We impose a mandatory gratuity so the server doesn’t get stiffed; we let the mediocre employees “skate” because they’re the breadwinners for their families; we say “yes” to our kids because we’re their parents and we want them to be happy. Are you helping or hurting them? Even though… [Read More]
Frank Sonnenberg On Matters That Matter
To My Readers: I’m honored to republish, with permission, an article by Rodger Dean Duncan that first appeared in Forbes January 16, 2019. In it, he interviewed me about my approach to personal development. This is the second half of the interview. The first half, You Are What You Eat … And What You Read, was… [Read More]
The Glue That Supports a Healthy Social Fabric
Our bridges, tunnels, and roadways are deteriorating and continue to be in serious decline. But what about other things that are corroding but aren’t as visible? For example, if you have tooth decay, and fail to address it, it will come back to bite you. The same holds true for the spirit and soul of… [Read More]