BRENT STOLLER

A hopeful, (sometimes) humorous take on the traumas of infertility and pregnancy loss.

3 Steps for Salvaging a Friendship

Friends

Friendships are fragile. Poor communication, a lack of loyalty and disputes small and large are just a few of the things that can cause people to drift apart.

When your relationship gets pushed to the brink, use these strategies to pull it back.

The Fear of Getting What You Want

Victory

Fear of success. Of all the things there are to be afraid of, you’d think that’d be near the bottom, alongside a big payday or a hug from your mother.

After all, that’s what we’re striving for, right?

But that doesn’t make it any less scary.

Aim Low For High Achievement

Mountain Climber

I’ve always believed in setting ambitious goals, in reaching for the stars. Setting the bar so high forces me to stretch and grow and break through boundaries. If I expect anything less of myself, the less I’ll accomplish.

Of course, there’s also a pressure that comes with this mindset.

My Elevator Pitch

Handshake

I realized I failed to introduce myself yesterday. How rude of me.

Given the topics I’ll be writing about, we’ll get to know each other a lot better as we go along. But I wanted to get the basics on record.

How a Dream Becomes a Goal

Writing

This is my first entry for 100 Naked Words — my first of what will be 100 in 100 days (and hopefully beyond) — and I’m worried I’m not going to follow through.

Because I’ve struggled to follow through in the past.