by beth | Nov 15, 2021 | Determination, Motivational Monday, Risk-Taking, Success
Yesterday I went to the Princeton University – Boston University girls basketball game in Princeton to watch our cousin’s daughter play. It was an exciting game to watch, although the score didn’t reflect the play. Princeton is quite good, but there...
by beth | Nov 12, 2021 | Bravery, Choices, Fear, Friday Quote, Risk-Taking, Success
“It is our choices…that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” J.K. Rowling Today we get to think about our choices versus our abilities and there is probably no one better than Rowling to offer this wisdom. If you know her story, you...
by Beth FItzgerald | Oct 26, 2021 | Bravery, Fear, Risk-Taking
Over the weekend, we went to Harrisonburg, VA, to visit two of my daughters. We hiked 3 out of the 5 days we were there. All the hikes were so different, but it’s a beautiful time of the year to hike, especially with the leaves beginning to turn. Hiking is great...
by Beth FItzgerald | Oct 4, 2021 | Risk-Taking, Success, Uncategorized
I was driving around this weekend and I marveled at the art of driving. Have you ever thought about it? It’s kind of crazy. We know the rules and there are things like stop lights and stop signs that try to eliminate the ensuance of complete and utter chaos. Can...
by Beth FItzgerald | Sep 27, 2021 | Goals, Growth, Inspirational, Motivational Monday, Persistence, Procrastination, Risk-Taking, Self Improvement, Strategy, Success
My nephew’s son just started to take his first steps. As my nephew’s wife pointed out, so foresightedly on Facebook, “Our lives are over!” Yes they are! Once a baby starts walking, there is no turning back. They will walk anywhere, regardless...
by Beth FItzgerald | Jul 21, 2021 | Bravery, Fear, Grit, Risk-Taking, Success
The other day I was doing a quick 10-minute core workout. The online class ended with a plank. I don’t love planks, but I don’t hate them either. They are pretty straight forward, pardon the pun! Usually, the challenge is to hold the plank for some...