When disappointments strike, it’s often true what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. However, it’s also true that apathy and depression are terribly frequent results. We also grow a lot — and tend to diversify our dreams — because we realized what we initially wanted is either not achievable, not achievable that way, or that we probably didn’tContinueContinue reading “Disappointments Lead Us Into Deeper Depths”
Author Archives: Jeff Beaumont
Slow Growth and Grape Vines
I don’t like talking about myself like this (read: I did something well), and wasn’t going to publish it until I realized the value that this metaphor presents to us all. My brother outlined a perspective of me the other day. It caught me off guard: something along the lines of, “I was really gladContinueContinue reading “Slow Growth and Grape Vines”
Yeast
Yeast is an interesting thing. See, it’s a fungus. And it changes things — for the good, and the bad. It makes bread go bad, but wine taste delicious. Moldy cheese can either be a delectable treat, or a cause for throwing it in the trash can. But whatever the case, it changes what it consumes. ItContinueContinue reading “Yeast”
Disney Does Not Disappoint
I spent two days at Disneyland recently and since I’ve been an annual pass holder twice now (several years ago when I lived near the Mouse), I’m used to Disney and their very polished approach. But this recent January night I saw the fireworks display and the Paint the Sky (Disney Light Parade). I mustContinueContinue reading “Disney Does Not Disappoint”
Imposter Syndrome : Rookie Status
There are two components here. On one side, we feel shame thinking about how we are imposters and yet in a role where we are trying to handle everything — or at least make an attempt. Think about it…whenever we start something new, unless we’ve done it several times before, there are going to be a lotContinueContinue reading “Imposter Syndrome : Rookie Status”
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