What change can we effect? What's the difference we want to make in the world? Gandhi said, "In a gentle way you can shake the world." Here are some things to think about how to do just that...

First of all, let's be clear. 'The secret' really never has been much of a secret. The only secret about it is that some people over the centuries have used 'the secret' without knowing they were using a powerful law--the Law of Attraction (LOA).

When I realize I'm fearful, I find it reasonably easy to face. I can experience it and determine whether it's something I need to pay attention to or move through it. But when I DON'T notice my fear, I'm in danger of having it sidetrack me and my objectives.

Auguste Rodin’s classic statue “The Thinker” is one of my favorites. The innocent display of someone deeply in thought causes most of us to ponder a bit ourselves. Why is this image so captivating? What’s he thinking about? Perhaps we have such reverence for this kind of deep thinking because it’s so uncommon. Having thoughts does not constitute thinking.

Innovation is not only for so-called “creative” minds. We’re all creative, and each of us has the ability to generate ideas to solve problems in our businesses and improve our relationships.

I used to put myself down a lot for my mistakes. I often felt stupid, inadequate, guilty and remorseful. I can still fall back into that occasionally. But I catch myself pretty quickly, and I don't stay stuck in it.

Most of the change we’re experiencing is appreciated. We like much of what we see happening. While we enjoy many of these changes, there are other changes that are not so warmly embraced. There’s more uncertainty, less confidence and—as a result—more stress.

For most of us, when we hear this being said, it's often a stern warning rather than a genuine question. And unfortunately many questions are merely statements in disguise. But if this question IS asked in a sincere fashion, it really is a good one.