by beth | Feb 10, 2025 | Beliefs, Hard Work, Motivational Monday, Perseverance
Last night the Philadelphia Eagles beat the The Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl and become the 2025 World Champions. There were a few big takeaways for me after the game was over and none of them really had anything to do with the game that day. In case...
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 | Jun 17, 2024 | Bad Day, Bravery, Burdens, Motivational Monday, Perseverance, Persistence, Resilience, Success
Our vacation is over, sadly, although it was really nice to be away for two full weeks. In the home we rented there was a piece of artwork in the basement that expressed this thought: “Trust that the wind knows where it’s going.” Those words...
by beth | Apr 8, 2024 | Motivational Monday, Perseverance, Resilience
Have you ever heard about Stumpy the Cherry Tree in Washington, DC? I had never heard of DC’s beloved treasure until I was watching CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley this Sunday morning. Stumpy is a legend! Although some say she was a gift from Japan, the...
by beth | Mar 29, 2024 | Character, Friday Quote, Perseverance, Persistence, Resilience, Uncategorized
“Someone said adversity builds character, but someone else said adversity reveals character. I’m pleasantly surprised with my resilience. I persevere, and not just blindly. I take the best, get rid of the rest, and move on, realizing that you can make a...
by beth | Mar 15, 2024 | Burdens, Grit, Perseverance, Persistence, Resilience, Success
“I wouldn’t be where I am now if I hadn’t had certain setbacks. They made me open different doors and made me stronger.” ~ Carol Burnett We rarely think of our setbacks as being a defining part of who we are today. I don’t ever really love setbacks,...
