Quotes From "Booksmart: Hundreds Of Realworld Lessons For Success And Happiness" By Frank Sonnenberg

We place artificial demands on ourselves that undermine our happiness....
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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
Achieving success is hard staying successful is even harder.
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Achieving success is hard staying successful is even harder. Frank Sonnenberg
It’s better to bite your tongue than to eat your...
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It’s better to bite your tongue than to eat your words. Frank Sonnenberg
There’s more to life than increasing its speed.
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There’s more to life than increasing its speed. Frank Sonnenberg
People stop trying when there’s no benefit for being exceptional...
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People stop trying when there’s no benefit for being exceptional and no consequence for being mediocre. Frank Sonnenberg
Keeping score, in friendships, is a losing game.
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Keeping score, in friendships, is a losing game. Frank Sonnenberg
It’s your life to live. Own it! You have to...
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It’s your life to live. Own it! You have to live with yourself for the rest of your life. Frank Sonnenberg
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What counts that we’re not counting? Frank Sonnenberg
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You send a message by what you say and what you do. If words aren’t supported with consistent actions, they will ring hollow. Frank Sonnenberg
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Many people are actually poor because the only thing they have is money. Frank Sonnenberg
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A positive mental attitude can improve your health, enhance your relationships, increase your chances of success, and add years to your life. Frank Sonnenberg
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Life is like playing musical chairs —— you never know when the music will stop.” ~ Frank Sonnenberg
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Learning is as much an attitude as it is an activity. Frank Sonnenberg
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Life is a classroom. Frank Sonnenberg
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Without trust, no company can ever hope for excellence. Frank Sonnenberg
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Trust is like blood pressure. It’s silent, vital to good health, and if abused, it can be deadly. Frank Sonnenberg
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Mistakes don’t make you a failure, but beating yourself up makes you feel like one. Frank Sonnenberg
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Moments don’t last forever, but their memories do. Frank Sonnenberg
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Having kids is not the same as being a parent. Frank Sonnenberg
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Being a good loser helps build character, provides valuable lessons, and helps you become mentally prepared for your next challenge. Frank Sonnenberg
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Your life is determined by the sum of the choices that YOU make. Frank Sonnenberg
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You can’t live an unhealthy lifestyle and expect a healthy outcome. Frank Sonnenberg
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If you stop focusing on all the reasons why you can’t do it, you just may surprise yourself to see what you can do. Frank Sonnenberg
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Measuring progress is often like watching grass grow. While it’s difficult to detect movement on a daily basis, it’s simple to see growth over time. Frank Sonnenberg
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The next time someone says, ‘The odds are against you, ’ remember: If you don’t try, you forfeit the opportunity. Frank Sonnenberg
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Ask yourself whether the problem will matter in a year or two. If not, it may be a trivial issue unworthy of your concern. Frank Sonnenberg
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The only way an annoyance can bring you down is if you let it. Frank Sonnenberg
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Every time you give your word, you’re putting your honor on the line. Frank Sonnenberg
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Given the option, would you rather choose the right path, even though it’s difficult, or the easy route, knowing that you’ll be compromising your standards? Frank Sonnenberg
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Winning without honor, is worse than a resounding defeat. Frank Sonnenberg
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Knowing what’s right isn’t as important as doing what’s right. Frank Sonnenberg
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Shared beliefs and values form the heart of every successful relationship and ultimately determine its success. Frank Sonnenberg
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Follow your conscience. Sleep well. Frank Sonnenberg
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Appreciate what you have, while you have it, or you’ll learn what it meant to you after you lose it. Frank Sonnenberg
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When you make a promise, you’re not giving your word in erasable pencil, you’re inscribing your commitment in indelible ink. Frank Sonnenberg