by Chris Widener I have been giving some thought lately to optimism and pessimism. Basically, these are attitudes. Attitudes that shape and formulate our entire existence. I mean, have you ever met a happy pessimist? Of course not. In short, our optimism or pessimism is this: The way we interpret the past The way we experience and view the present …
Create Your Past
by Chris Widener Today is the day to create your past! “Umm, Chris, don’t you mean today is the day to create your future?” No, I mean exactly what I said. Today is the day to create your past. Let me explain. I did not say today is the day to relive your past. That would mean sitting around thinking …
Five Attitudes that Will Make You Soar with the Eagles!
by Chris Widener There’s an old saying that goes, “It’s tough to soar with the eagles when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” In your search for excellence, make sure you’re not one of the gobblers keeping the eagles grounded. It might be time for an attitude check. Understand this: Much of your world, and your experience in it, is a direct …
Keeping Your Attitude Up When Circumstances Are Down
by Chris Widener “Instead of spending your time thinking about how bad things are, think about how good they will be!” Everyone knows that a positive attitude is key to the successful life. But what happens when things go wrong? What happens when circumstances deal us a blow? We have a tendency to let our attitudes take the dive along …
Once in a Lifetime
by Chris Widener A subscriber recently wrote to me and asked me to consider this common phrase – Once in a Lifetime. “Isn’t every moment of our lives, once in a lifetime?” he asked. Touché! Indeed, he is correct. Every moment of our lives is the last chance we get to live that moment. What happens though is that we …
Surefire Ways to Develop a Thankful Attitude
by Chris Widener Spend some time thinking about how good you have it. We know this, but we don’t often spend time pondering it. Doing so will shape and mold your attitude and develop healthy thought patterns that will make you more thankful all of the time. As the old hymn goes, “Count Your Blessings, Name Them One By One.” …
There are No Guarantees
by Chris Widener I just read the following story in the Washington Post about four members of a Forbes 400 list: “Four of last year’s billionaires were wiped out entirely – Swiss shareholder activist Martin Ebner, German media tycoon Leo Kirch, Brazilian television mogul Roberto Marinho and Turkish banker Mehmet Karamehmet.” Amazing. One year you have over one billion dollars …
What Happens When You Think and Act Big
by Chris Widener There are a lot of people out there who wish big things would happen to them. They want the big career, they want the big sales, they want the big deals. For most of them however, these things will never be more than a wish. You know, you have heard them, “I wish that I would…” And …
Sheila Murray Bethel, Ph.D.
Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel has helped organizations, leaders and people around the world answer these questions, and she will do the same for you. Together you will take a fresh look at your tried and true concepts, put them through a new filter, then update and align them with your current challenges and opportunities. Her messages are timely, relevant, and …
Where’s the Tent?
Sheila Murray Bethel, Ph.D. Four friends of mine went fishing in a wild and beautiful national park. They found a perfect campsite in a pine grove next to a river that positively shimmered with fishing promise. As fast as they could, they set up their big four-person tent, stowed their belongings, and set off eagerly down the riverbank with their …