by beth | Dec 2, 2024 | Bravery, Fear, Motivational Monday, Success
For as long as I can remember, I have been afraid of heights. I stood on the high dive at Princeton Pool for what seemed like an hour until I finally found the courage to jump into the pool. I cried, yes cried, when I realized my husband had made dinner reservations...
by beth | Nov 22, 2024 | Bravery, Friday Quote
“I’m not funny. What I am is brave.” ~ Lucille Ball Do you know how many things could be fixed or rectified if we were brave? If you’ve ever watched Lucille Ball, you know she was funny because she wasn’t afraid to be outlandish, to look...
by beth | Oct 14, 2024 | Bravery, Fear, Grit, Persistence
Last week, the Philadelphia Phillies lost the series to the New York Mets. This wasn’t supposed to happen. The Phils were the first place team in the National League East. The Mets, on the other hand, came into the playoffs as a wild card and had to battle to...
by beth | Sep 9, 2024 | Bravery, Comfort Zone
My cousin came to visit New York City this past weekend to celebrate his birthday, go to the US Open Tennis Championships, and have some fun. Usually, this means that Doug and I spend the weekend traipsing around the city—but not this time. Doug had some other...
by beth | Aug 23, 2024 | Bad Day, Bravery, Determination, Friday Quote, Perseverance, Persistence, Success
“I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.” ~ Serena Williams With the Olympics still visible in our “rearview mirror,” I felt like this quote could really resonate with most of us. As...
by beth | Aug 19, 2024 | Bravery, Goals, Uncategorized
29 years ago today, I gave birth to my first child. I don’t think anyone truly understands the depths of giving birth or raising children until it’s way to late to turn around! If people did, in fact, understand, I believe there would be a much smaller...
