Optimists often use faith for strength in difficult times
As I write in The Optimism Advantage, “One of the best ways to inspire others is to share heroic stories from the past and the present. Stories turn experiences into narratives, people into heroes and earned successes into renewed...
For centuries people have struggled with a vexing question: “If there is a just and all-powerful God, why do bad things happen to good people?” Books have been written to explore this difficult question. Some reject faith, because no...
As one of America’s young adults, you hold our country’s future in your hands. As you look at graduating, here are some SECRETS of LIFE to help you on your journey. Sometimes a little truth-telling can be the best...
On June 4th, John Wooden, arguably the greatest college basketball coach of all time, went to be with his maker at the age of 99. In Jim Tunney’s Chicken Soup for the Sportsman’s Soul, I wrote about the Wizard...
Taking an evening to drive down to see my niece bring her dancing skills to a Mothers’ Day Service at Saddleback Church reminds me of the power of faith and music to inspire hope and joy. Karli Padilla has...
Hope you are enjoying my daily video logs as much as I enjoy doing them. I’ve got some catching up to do. This window into what a speaker and author actually does provides a chance to see a year...
Jana Stanfield has inspired thousands singing, If I Were Brave, a song she wrote in conjunction with Jimmy Scott. She captures the longing we all have to find the courage to live our dreams. The song asks an important...
Worries and fears are a part of life, but optimists know the importance of fighting negative beliefs and in investing worry time in constructive action. Contrary to the myth that optimists tend to deny reality, research suggests that that...
I’ve always said that the biggest difference between a vision and a hallucination are the number of people who can see it. Today a cast of over a thousand got the vision and delivered on the mission. Started by...
Wouldn’t you rather be an optimist than a pessimist? It’s time to sharpen your attitude, your self-motivation, and your positive focus. It’s time to claim your optimism advantage! What are you waiting for? Choose optimism by using these tips...
