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...
by Beth FItzgerald | May 14, 2019 | Communication, Inspirational, Kindness, Success
Last night Doug told us a story of how he inadvertently made the cafeteria worker cry. It’s not what you think. He was asking Claudia, whom he’d gotten to know over the years, about her Mother’s Day; her mom had recently fallen ill, so she began to...
by Beth FItzgerald | May 8, 2019 | Fear, Goals, Success
Adam Grant, a Wharton psychologist, argues that a coach is more important than a mentor: “Whereas mentors dole out words of wisdom, coaches roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty…they get into the arena to help us realize our potential.” At...
by Beth FItzgerald | May 2, 2019 | Inner Peace, Success
Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist, believed there are 4 stages we all go through in our lifetime. The stages are The Athlete, The Warrior, The Statesman, and The Spirit. The Athlete stage is when we are completely preoccupied with our looks. The Warrior stage is...
by Beth FItzgerald | Apr 26, 2019 | Bravery, Fear, Persistence, Success
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” Anais Nin Last night, I attended our annual fundraiser for UrbanPromise Trenton. When I arrived, I met some young volunteers from The College of New Jersey. They were absolutely...
