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# 16 Minutes

Cynthia Widlitze

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## Posts

- [IT’S OKAY TO ASK](https://16-minutes.com/its-okay-to-ask/) - So many people are afraid to ask for help for fear of what others may think about them. They’re afraid it’s a sign of weakness or that they don’t know what they’re doing. Many years ago, I asked for help when I was facing a medical emergency; that ‘ask’ saved my life. Had I not
- [WHAT THE HECK DOES 16 MINUTES MEAN?](https://16-minutes.com/what-the-heck-does-16-minutes-mean/) - It was a day in March of 2023 when I was medevacked by helicopter to a hospital 35 miles away. The pilot got us there in 16 minutes. Just 16 minutes. My paramedics saved my life in those 16 minutes; they said it was the longest 16 minutes of their life. The pain was unbearable.
- [Is it worth watching?](https://16-minutes.com/is-it-worth-watching/) - My husband retired a couple of years ago, and as we've gotten older, I know more and more people who reach that milestone say: “Now I can finally enjoy life!" It makes me sad to hear that so many people have that perspective.This mindset suggests that decades—entire careers, years of raising families, building relationships, and
- [What Was The Best Part of Your Week?](https://16-minutes.com/what-was-the-best-part-of-your-week/) - I’m not talking about writing a note to my husband, telling him I love him (although it’s true, I do love him!).
- [Do You Watch Shark Tank?](https://16-minutes.com/do-you-watch-shark-tank/) - My husband and I love to watch the show Shark Tank and often Google the status of the businesses that were pitched – some were invested in, and some were declined;
- [I REALLY WANT SOME ICE CREAM](https://16-minutes.com/i-really-want-some-ice-cream/) - I was in the grocery the other day, gazing longingly at the massive selection of ice cream available to fill my “sweet tooth”, when a clerk asked if she could assist me. What’s that, I thought, an offer of help in a big-box grocery store? Nice! I told her I couldn’t find the flavor I
- [WHAT KIND OF IMPACT ARE YOU MAKING?](https://16-minutes.com/what-kind-of-impact-are-you-making/) - On April 27, 2025, my husband and I attended the 50th anniversary celebration of Operation Frequent Wind, a significant rescue event in 1975. My husband had served on the carrier, the USS Midway, during the dramatic helicopter evacuation in Saigon that saved over 7,000 Vietnamese lives in the final days of the Vietnam War.During the
- [DOES IT FIT IN THE OVERHEAD, OR IS IT A CHECK-IN?](https://16-minutes.com/does-it-fit-in-the-overhead-or-is-it-a-check-in/) - Everyone has baggage, but I’m not talking about physical luggage. I’m talking about the emotional, mental, or spiritual weight we carry through life. Some people travel light. Their baggage fits in a backpack or maybe a small carry-on, something easy to lift into the overhead bin. It’s there, but manageable.Others carry more. Their suitcase doesn’t
- [YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT A DAY MAY BRING ](https://16-minutes.com/you-dont-know-what-a-day-may-bring/) - In 2023 I experienced what I refer to as a “medical adventure”. During a 3-month period, there were 4 occasions when I almost died. As a matter of fact, each and every doctor I saw during that timeframe, and every doctor I’ve seen since then, describe me as a miracle; they can’t believe I survived
- [YOU CAN’T MILK A BEAR?](https://16-minutes.com/you-cant-milk-a-bear/) - “It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee.
- [Is anyone listening?](https://16-minutes.com/is-anyone-listening/) - Do you ever feel like you’re talking to someone, but you can see they’re not fully present nor actively listening?
- [A Thought From Actor Anthony Hopkins](https://16-minutes.com/a-thought-from-actor-anthony-hopkins/) - I recently came across this quote from actor Anthony Hopkins: “No one leaves here alive. So please stop treating yourself as an afterthought. Eat delicious food. Walk in the sun. Jump into the sea. Speak the truth that you carry in your heart like a hidden treasure. Be silly. Be good. Be weird. There is
- [Making New Years Resolutions?](https://16-minutes.com/making-new-years-resolutions/) - So many people see the new year as the perfect time to make resolutions, the perfect time to commit to changing bad habits and establishing new routines. Resolutions are great because they’re usually plans we make to improve things like our health, relationships, finances, work and so on. The key to helping maintain the momentum
- [Build Your Happiness!](https://16-minutes.com/build-your-happiness/) - There’s a home improvement program where the renovation expert wears a t-shirt with the words Build Your Happiness on it. Great idea, right?
- [How do you explain good news or bad news?](https://16-minutes.com/how-do-you-explain-good-news-or-bad-news/) - There are people who are pessimists and people who are optimists. The pessimistic, gloomy people see the glass as half empty. The optimistic, healthier people see it as being half full.

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- [Home](https://16-minutes.com/) - ’16-Minutes’ shares true-life stories from many people. These stories provide opportunities to gain insight to understanding some of life’s most critical moments and the actions that affect them.
- [Upcoming Events](https://16-minutes.com/media-events/) - Upcoming Events August 6, 2026Waldheim Church Past Events She Means Business Conference McSwain Trauma Educational Group, International Webinar The Reminding Small Group Level Up Business Summit Ladies Fellowship Weekend at Rosaryville Retreat Center Christ Lutheran’s Church’s Annual Winter Luncheon Northshore Mandeville Rotary Alabama Emergency Medical Services Conference American Businesswomen's Association Crescent City Media Publications Sophisticated
- [Keynote Topics](https://16-minutes.com/keynote/) - 5 Near-Death Experiences. 3 in 12 Months. 1 Unstoppable Purpose. A journey of miracles, EMS heroes, and divine intervention that inspires and strengthens your faith. Cynthia’s message resonates across industries, faith communities, and the frontlines of crisis. Explore how her story can speak to your audience: First Responders & Medical Professionals Healthcare professionals save lives
- [Consider This](https://16-minutes.com/consider-this/) - IT’S OKAY TO ASK So many people are afraid to ask for help for fear of what others may Read More » April 28, 2026 WHAT THE HECK DOES 16 MINUTES MEAN? It was a day in March of 2023 when I was medevacked by helicopter to Read More » March 4, 2026 Is it
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- [About](https://16-minutes.com/about/) - Hi, I'm Cynthia Widlitze. Motivational Speaker | Sales Coach | Author You may have heard the saying, “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” After spending 30+ years building a successful banking career, working with frontline employees, managers, lenders, families, business owners and CEO’s, I decided it

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