by Beth Lueders | Feb 11, 2023 | Blog Post, Perspective
Some of the best advice I’ve heard? “Stay in your own lane.” I don’t remember where I first heard this sage insight, but it sure has carried me through some rough patches. And not just while driving. Recently I drove to Nebraska for a family visit/business trip, and I...
by Beth Lueders | Jan 29, 2023 | Blog Post, Perspective, Resilience
“This is your last chance. Don’t miss out!” Now doubt you’ve run across the “last chance” words warning you not to miss some fantastic savings or opportunity that you can’t possibly live without. Well, recently I encountered a different kind of last chance, one I have...
by Beth Lueders | Jan 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
By now, you may have tired from New Year’s resolutions or promises to meet goals this year. You’re in good company. Nationwide surveys on how we Americans fare with our well-intentioned pledges in January find that only about 9% of us keep our annual resolutions....
by Beth Lueders | Dec 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
“You know you’re an adult when . . . you get excited about a new microwave.” Well, that’s what the Best Buy appliance installer informed me this morning. I instantly guffawed at his comment. Chortled loudly, just shy of snorted. He’s lucky I didn’t laugh so hard that...
by Beth Lueders | Nov 19, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Perspective, Resilience
Second best. Second best deserves more applause. When is coming in second actually a better accomplishment? Eric Larsen, America’s most accomplished polar explorer, has poignant thoughts on coming in just shy of a top-tier goal. For his December 2018 trek to reach the...
