Trust and Integrity Archives

I don’t mind paying taxes, but I have a bone to pick with you. First let me say, I understand that it costs money to run the government, and we each have a responsibility to contribute to that end. But… I’m not sure that you remember how hard it is to earn a buck. Many… [Read More]

Make Big Strides with Small Steps

By Frank Sonnenberg 4 Comments

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

By Frank Sonnenberg 12 Comments

Is It News or Propaganda?

By Frank Sonnenberg 12 Comments

Why is the world so polarized? It might be because it’s hard to reach consensus when people have conflicting priorities and/or opposing values. It’s also difficult, if not impossible, to debate serious issues if our views are shaped by contradictory facts –– facts deliberately distorted by the news media. Ask yourself, “How is it possible… [Read More]