by Beth FItzgerald | Jun 12, 2019 | Procrastination, Success, Systems
Is procrastination a problem? Are you avoiding something you really need to do? This happens to all of us, but perhaps a real-life example will help us get this thing done! In the summer of 1830, Victor Hugo was facing a nearly impossible deadline. A year earlier he...
by Beth FItzgerald | Jun 7, 2019 | Bravery, Fear, Friday Quote, Inspirational, Success
“Bravery doesn’t mean you aren’t scared. It means you go anyway.” Unknown Yesterday we celebrated the 75th anniversary of D-Day. I had the honor of visiting Normandy a few years ago. Standing on the beaches where the allied forces landed on...
by Beth FItzgerald | Jun 3, 2019 | Bravery, Goals, Inspirational, Motivational Monday, Persistence, Success
If you are one of those people who loves to open “Motivational Monday” then it might intrigue you to know that motivation is a better predictor of career success than intelligence, ability or salary! This is really important to know, especially if you...
by Beth FItzgerald | May 28, 2019 | Success
Last Friday morning I had an outdoor tennis match. It was a spectacularly sunny day but very windy. As my partner and I warmed up, we discussed how tough this match was going to be due to the wind. We decided the best approach was to simply play it safeākeep the ball...
by Beth FItzgerald | May 23, 2019 | Inspirational, Success
Have you ever thought about the difference between autopilot and cruise control? Autopilot is when the pilot inputs some crucial data and then the systems take over continuing to ensure the plane is headed in the right direction, maintaining proper altitude, etc....
by Beth FItzgerald | May 22, 2019 | Persistence, Success
Have you ever had one of those days where things simply aren’t working out in your favor? Yesterday morning was definitely that day for me. I wrote my Motivational Monday only to see it disappear when I clicked “share.” I tried to remain calm and I...