In Others’ Words: It’s Not About Luck

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, opportunities, Quotes 5 Comments

  I’ll skip over luck, thank you very much, and go for opportunities every time. Even those “lucky breaks” people talk about? Those were just opportunities in disguise.  Think about it: That time you met someone who knew someone … and that other someone helped you along the path to your dream. Or that part-time, temporary job that somehow helped …

In Others’ Words: Taking a Closer Look at Failure

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, perseverance, Quotes 12 Comments

  I wish I’d had a better understanding of failure when I was younger. I wished I’d known things like: Failure happens — to everybody. Everybody. Not. Just. Me. Failure may feel awful … like the end of the world … but most of the times, you wake up the next day and get a second chance at things.  Failure …

In Others’ Words: Taking the Time

Beth Vogtgoals, In Others' Words, Quotes 12 Comments

To everything there is a season, right? But how many of us consider “now” the perfect season? We don’t want to wait. We want what we want right this minute because, of course, “now” is the best time, the right time, to have it. And yet, rushing things often ruins things. Let’s be honest: rushing things often ruins us. Can …

In Others’ Words: More Gratitude

Beth Vogtgratitude, In Others' Words, Thanksgiving 1 Comment

  May you find many reasons to be thankful today. May you take the opportunity to tell others you are thankful for them. And I also hope that you hear others express their gratitude for you. Happy Thanksgiving, friends.  And if this day is woven through with some sadness for you, as can happen during the holidays, know that you …