by beth | Nov 18, 2024 | Grit, Persistence, Resilience
I walk a lot in Hoboken. I’m not necessarily going anywhere, just walking. I see a lot on these walks and it always makes me think. I see people who seem to have it easy—like the young adults on Stevens Institute of Technology who seem carefree as they walk...
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 | 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 | 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,...
