by Beth FItzgerald | Apr 13, 2021 | Determination, Grit, Inspirational, Perseverance, Persistence, Resilience, Success
Recently, a friend of mine bought a Peloton bike. As she shared her experience with me she said, “I’m so out of shape, but I’m sure it will get easier once I workout more regularly and get back into shape.” I laughed a little bit and said,...
by Beth FItzgerald | Feb 1, 2021 | Determination, Goals, Grit, Power of the Mind, Resolutions, Success
It’s February 1st. I cannot believe January is already behind us—over, done, complete. That went by fast, right? There were things I did not complete that I wanted to complete when this new year began. I don’t make resolutions, but I do make goals. I did...
by Beth FItzgerald | Dec 11, 2020 | Determination, Grit, Hard Work, Perseverance, Persistence, Success
“Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft.” Will Smith We all know the quote by Tim Notke, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard,” but Will Smith takes it one...
by Beth FItzgerald | Nov 23, 2020 | Determination, Grit, Persistence
On Friday morning, Doug and I took our two dogs, and our daughter’s new puppy, for a walk. That sounds like it’s an average day for most people, but to us—it was extraordinary! We rarely walk our dogs, let alone three, all at once. The truth is, we got...
by Beth FItzgerald | Sep 30, 2020 | Grit, Perseverance
This week my leadership class will be discussing perseverance. This word has a Latin root meaning “steadfastness or constancy.” Angela Duckworth, from The University of Pennsylvania, may be the person most famous for making perseverance or grit a household...
