Yearly Archives: 2014

I often read biographies of both famous and everyday people to remind myself that challenge is no orphan; yet neither are courage, hope and achievement. When I see the life of Mother Teresa and the legacy that she has left, I am challenged; one Armenian nun from small beginnings and […]

She’s not your competition; Day ten

10 Jul, 2014 in 2014 July: She's not your competition by Penny

If I lived in a bubble devoid of people or observable progress then I surely know that I could become so comfortable with myself and life that I would never seek out challenge. I could imagine thinking, ‘it couldn’t be better than this’ but what does this kind of life […]

She’s not your competition; Day nine

9 Jul, 2014 in 2014 July: She's not your competition by Penny

“I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn’t know how to get along without it.” Walt Disney Competition, that word that can send shivers down our spine and shoot adrenaline into our souls. It has the capacity to reduce us to our worst or cause […]

She’s not your competition; Day eight

8 Jul, 2014 in 2014 July: She's not your competition by Penny

We use the word ‘genius’ and everyone gets a little uncomfortable – but who are you, not to shine bright? The abilities we have as individuals need to be explored and applied, not only for our own benefit but for those around us. Celebrate what comes easily From the time […]

She’s not your competition; Day seven

7 Jul, 2014 in 2014 July: She's not your competition by Penny

Love and be confident in who you are and what you bring. This is not a picture of an egotistical, lone, superwoman, but of a woman who is more-than-okay with who she is: her ilk, the skills she has honed and the journey she has travelled. She has the humility […]

She’s not your cometition; Day six

6 Jul, 2014 in 2014 July: She's not your competition by Penny

Mirroring; Sometimes we find our brilliance through others: colleagues, acquaintances and friends. If mirroring is not being offered to you, invite it from good people that have worked with you for a while and/or known you for a while; people who strongly supports you, have expectations for you to do […]

She’s not your Competition; Day five

5 Jul, 2014 in 2014 July: She's not your competition by Penny