by Peter and Beth Bostwick | Sep 8, 2020 | Observations, Peter's Voice
Are You Afraid of the Future? There seems to be so much to fear in the world today. Fear of the pandemic. Fear of the economy. Fear of the election. It all comes down to being afraid of the future. As Franklin Roosevelt said, “let me assert my firm belief that...
by Peter and Beth Bostwick | Sep 1, 2020 | Observations, Peter's Voice
Gaining Perspective While Driving Across the Country Beth and I recently took a road trip across the country. We had lots of time to think. As the hours went by, we alternated from listening to an audiobook, to having lively discussions, and admiring the scenery as we...
by Peter and Beth Bostwick | Jun 23, 2020 | Experiences, Observations, Peter's Voice
You Are Not Your Beliefs As you get dressed for your day, you go through your closet and choose your shoes, shirt, pants, and the other parts of your outfit. Depending on what you have planned for the day, you choose your clothing to match. Going out for a hike will...
by Peter and Beth Bostwick | Jun 9, 2020 | Observations, Peter's Voice
Do You Use an “And” or an “Or” Mindset? It’s amazing how a simple shift in perspective can change the whole world. The other day Beth and I were trying to figure out what to do next. We only had an hour or so, but we wanted to get several...
by Peter and Beth Bostwick | Jun 2, 2020 | Beth's Voice, Experiences, Observations
Are You Your Best Friend? Peter and I were back on the Purdue campus this year, just before the Coronavirus pandemic began. We were there as part of their Executive in Residence program within the Residence Halls sharing our experiences with students. As part of the...
by Peter and Beth Bostwick | May 19, 2020 | Observations, Peter's Voice
Take Your Shot with Absolute Clarity “Why would I think about missing a shot I haven’t taken?” Michael Jordan Beth and I heard this quote from Michael Jordan during the last episode of the “Last Dance” documentary about the 1998 season of the Chicago Bulls basketball...
