Meet Beth Allen

If you’ve spent any time on my blog, you likely know that I am REALLY passionate about, well, people being passionate!  After all, Passion is what will feed that insatiable hunger for growth and fulfillment. As the saying goes, “the most powerful weapon on Earth is a human soul on fire!” Passion is what gets [...]

I recently had to pack up all the boxes that I’d left at my parents house when I moved across country when I was 20. (I know there are many parents out there groaning right now…sorry, and we appreciate and love you SO much!!!)    Anyhow, these were the boxes of all my “memorabilia” from [...]

In last week’s blog post, we discussed how significantly our lives are impacted by what we know, or our Personal Philosophy.  I shared some strategies for refining your Personal Philosophy so that you can make sound decisions in your pursuit of the good life.  This is a critical step in the success equation, because it [...]

“Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.”  ~Jim Rohn Herein lies the answer to why so many people find success to be so elusive!  Most people see success as a great mystery to be solved, and until they find the magic key, the door will [...]

We have heard the saying that “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry,” but what exactly does that mean for us as humans pursuing our greatest dreams and desires? Well, for many, it is a saying that depicts the loss of hope, or ultimate defeat and despair. So why is it [...]

I was a strict vegetarian for 14 years, and had many times over sworn that I would “never” eat meat.  That is, until I found myself 6 months pregnant, and severely anemic.  The iron pills were no fun and despite my best efforts, my highly-sensitive pregnancy diet was just not cutting it.  My midwife was [...]

Are you unstoppable in the pursuit of your dreams?  Do you find that you are not even fazed by things that happen to you that others would find uncomfortable or be unwilling to tolerate?  More than that, do you always find the blessing in those seemingly undesirable circumstances? If so, congratulations, you are living your [...]

Has fear every stopped you from achieving a goal?   Or led to missed opportunities or relationships in your life??   Perhaps your fear has led you to undervalue yourself , or worse, even sell out on your dreams. I have another question for you ~ what would you do if you were NOT afraid? Because the [...]

If someone asked me for one word that was the cornerstone of success, without hesitation, I would say perseverance.  In the end, being great athletes, parents, leaders or anything else for that matter is really about a willingness to persist in the face of challenges (and yes, even tragedies), and to use those moments as [...]

Why is it that there is such a strong stigma around sales? Is it because we conjure up the image of the guy making call after rejected call, or knocking on door after shut door….and we feel the guilt and sadness that arises for these poor suffering souls who endure the life of a salesman? [...]