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1 " We place artificial demands on ourselves that undermine our happiness. These demands force us to work harder and harder to cross a finish line that keeps moving. "
― Frank Sonnenberg , Booksmart: Hundreds of Real-World Lessons for Success and Happiness
2 " Moral character is the DNA of success and happiness. "
― Frank Sonnenberg , Follow Your Conscience: Make a Difference in Your Life & in the Lives of Others
3 " It’s better to bite your tongue than to eat your words. "
4 " There’s more to life than increasing its speed. "
5 " People stop trying when there’s no benefit for being exceptional and no consequence for being mediocre. "
6 " Keeping score, in friendships, is a losing game. "
7 " It’s your life to live. Own it! You have to live with yourself for the rest of your life. "
8 " What counts that we’re not counting? "
9 " You send a message by what you say and what you do. If words aren’t supported with consistent actions, they will ring hollow. "
10 " When you master the basics, and execute them well, there’s no need to worry about the score. "
11 " Courageous people know that saying ‘no’ to one idea enables them to say ‘yes’ to another. "
12 " Real leaders focus resources in areas that provide the greatest opportunity rather than making across-the-board decisions. "
13 " Fair-minded people earn the respect of their colleagues rather than demanding it. "
14 " Courageous people know that old ways of doing things shouldn’t stand in the way of a better solution. "
15 " Many people are actually poor because the only thing they have is money. "
16 " Courageous people run toward the problem rather than away from it. "
17 " A positive mental attitude can improve your health, enhance your relationships, increase your chances of success, and add years to your life. "
18 " When you compete against yourself, you both win. "
19 " Sadly, some folks don’t live . . . they merely exist. "
20 " Life is like playing musical chairs –– you never know when the music will stop.” ~ "