by beth | Apr 2, 2024 | Choices, Growth, Hard Work, Help, Self Improvement, Success, Uncategorized
Many years ago, when we first moved into our house in Skillman, NJ, we had the two-story family room wallpapered. I remember the day when the gentlemen applying the wallpaper brought in metal parts and started to build the scaffolding. I was amazed as they built the...
by beth | Mar 22, 2024 | Friday Quote, Hard Work, Inspirational, Leadership, Self Improvement, Success
“All exceptional people are, by definition, exceptions to the norm. If we insist on being ordinary, we can never be truly extraordinary.” — William Ritter Yesterday was the last day of work for our exceptional concierge in our apartment building. Her name is Carmen...
by beth | Jan 31, 2024 | Happiness, Hard Work, Inspirational, Persistence, Self Improvement
When I used to play tennis regularly, I remember when the match was really close, I would say to my partner, “We have to play to win, not to not loose. Let’s go for our shots!” It may sound like it’s conservative versus aggressive, but...
by beth | Nov 6, 2023 | Confidence, Hard Work, Inspirational, Motivational Monday, Power of the Mind, Self-Confidence, Success
I was trying to watch the Philadelphia Eagles play the Dallas Cowboys yesterday, but it was blacked out in my area, so my only option was to watch the NFL Network’s RedZone. I’m not a huge fan of the RedZone mainly because it is like watching a 5-year-old...
by beth | Oct 5, 2023 | Determination, Goals, Hard Work, Persistence
Last night, Bryson Stott hit a grand slam for the Philadelphia Phillies in a key wildcard playoff game to help the Phillies beat the Miami Marlins and move on to ultimately play the Atlanta Braves. It was a pretty exciting night in Philadelphia (and Hoboken, for that...
by beth | Aug 15, 2023 | Choices, Determination, Goals, Happiness, Hard Work, Integrity, Listening, Patience, Self Improvement, Success
There has been a book on my desk for over a year now and I have never so much as cracked the cover, until today. It got placed on my desk during the move up to Hoboken. It must have been in our living room amongst the many books in our bookcases. It was most likely...
