by beth | Sep 18, 2023 | Action Steps, Courage, Determination, Grit, Motivational Monday, Patience, Perseverance, Success
Last Thursday, as I was returning to Hoboken from my friend’s home, I got stuck in traffic at the approach to the Lincoln Tunnel. If you’ve ever been where I am talking about, you know how crazy this spot can be. It all started right after the NJ Turnpike...
by beth | Sep 6, 2023 | Perspective, Success
Last night, I was watching Ben Shelton walk onto the court from the inner bowels of Arthur Ashe Stadium @ The U.S.Open. After Shelton had entered the court, the cameraman remained focused on a plaque that every player sees, and probably reads, before entering the...
by beth | Sep 5, 2023 | Inspirational, Persistence, Resilience, Success
Over the weekend, my cousin, Bob, was in town from Utah. We decided to head out to the US Open Tennis Championships in Flushing, NY. We saw some really amazing tennis players like the young Spanish phenom, Carlos Alcaraz, and our very own Buffalo...
by beth | Aug 23, 2023 | Help, Success
I was coming into my apartment building the other day and I decided to go through the revolving door. It’s interesting to me that this is usually my last choice of ways to enter my building. There is an unlocked door to the left, a locked door to the right that...
by beth | Aug 17, 2023 | Bravery, Determination, Fear, Risk-Taking, Self Improvement, Self-Confidence, Success, Worry
When we think of mirrors we usually think of our own reflection or we might even think of rearview mirrors in our cars, which give us a clear view of what is behind us, but rarely do we think of mirrors showing us that which lies ahead of us. That’s what I...
by beth | Aug 15, 2023 | Choices, Determination, Goals, Happiness, Hard Work, Integrity, Listening, Patience, Self Improvement, Success
There has been a book on my desk for over a year now and I have never so much as cracked the cover, until today. It got placed on my desk during the move up to Hoboken. It must have been in our living room amongst the many books in our bookcases. It was most likely...