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...
by Beth Lueders | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Perspective
One of my greatest joys as a writer is reconnecting with someone I interviewed for an article years earlier. Recently, I enjoyed this honor when I talked with Lt. Col. (retired) Brian Birdwell. Brian is a 9/11 Pentagon survivor. American Airlines Flight 77 was...
by Beth Lueders | Sep 8, 2022 | Blog Post, Perspective
Queen Elizabeth II passed away today. Two days ago, a friend I walk with in the mornings lost her longtime companion dog. Life can feel so fleeting and sorrowful at times. Some days it’s challenging to bend on and brave on, so I’m ready for a pick-me-up boost. Join...
by Beth Lueders | Aug 13, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Perspective
Every week I meet people who want to give up. Yes, some want to throw in the towel and call it a life. Others simply slump discouraged and defeated unsure of how to move forward. I get it. I’ve been there enough times myself and it’s one of the reasons I write about...
by Beth Lueders | Jul 14, 2022 | Blog Post, Perspective
Let me get extra real with you. Many a day my strength is not enough. In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, I faced a dilemma. My clients were dealing with their own fires and not turning to outside contract work. My business was tottering. Gasping even. So...
by Beth Lueders | Jul 10, 2022 | Blog Post, Perspective
George Gershwin’s 1935 opera “Porgy and Bess features the classic “Summertime” lullaby, “Summertime and the living is easy.” Hmmm … sorry, Mr. Gershwin, the living isn’t always easy, especially in summertime. I know the jazz-inspired song was...
