by beth | Aug 17, 2023 | Bravery, Determination, Fear, Risk-Taking, Self Improvement, Self-Confidence, Success, Worry
When we think of mirrors we usually think of our own reflection or we might even think of rearview mirrors in our cars, which give us a clear view of what is behind us, but rarely do we think of mirrors showing us that which lies ahead of us. That’s what I...
by beth | Aug 11, 2023 | Action Steps, Bravery, Choices, Comfort Zone, Courage, Fear, Power of the Mind, Resistance, Self Improvement, Success
“You’re one, “f*@k it,” away from having a completely different life.” ~ Dakota Robertson I feel like I could stop right here and no more needs to be said, right? Maybe you have never uttered those words, but maybe you’ve said,...
by beth | Jul 26, 2023 | Bravery, Courage, Success
Last Friday afternoon, four of us took a sailing lesson on the Hudson, and it was amazing! I wasn’t supposed to go, but I serendipitously stepped in when someone couldn’t make it. I don’t really love boating, but as long as I can see land, my anxiety...
by beth | Jun 13, 2023 | Bravery, Fear, Money, Power of the Mind, Self-Confidence, Success
I went to see my coach the other day and, after explaining what was bothering me, he delivered this profound thought: “If you want to feel safe, inhabit who you are.” You might be thinking, ‘What does that even mean?” A little more context...
by beth | May 30, 2023 | Bravery, Motivational Monday, Obstacles, Self Improvement, Success
A week ago, Sunday, we didn’t have anything to do so we decided to take the Citi Bikes out for a spin and see how far we could go south, toward Jersey City. It was a beautiful day and we had nothing to lose. Our plan was to dock the bikes as soon as the...
by beth | Apr 24, 2023 | Bravery, Choices, Determination, doubt, Grit
I was listening to Do Hard Things: The New Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness yesterday and he shared a great story about one of his track athletes. She had become physically sick before a race, which had created some anxiety about races in general, and...
