Here is the compelling question: How do you heal after losing a loved one? I experienced this on a personal level, when I became a widower at the age of 54, when my wife of 32 years died tragically.

Where are the ideas? I just know they are there. They are available and abundant. So how can you get and stay more creative?

How can I get and stay motivated in times like these? First, here is the bad news: It is not easy; it’s hard. Now, here is the good news: It can be done.

About 10 years ago, on a night that is burned in my memory, my wife passed away suddenly at the age of fifty. I was 54 years old and became a widower overnight.

What can we do about all the violence and negativity in the world? What can I do about it? What can you do about it? There is something small you can do.

There are individuals in the world who say, “Well, of course, it is very negative world. You can’t just put your head in the sand. I mean, wars do happen.” Yes, I know, but there is also beauty and magnificence in the world. So let me give you some suggestions on how to be more optimistic and upbeat and positive. You can decide.

I want you to become the husband that your wife always wanted (if you are a wife, then the same advice applies). How? Here are 10 tips that will make all the difference in the world.

Why is it that so many organizations suffer from poor leadership and employees that lack motivation? I believe that a big part of it is that organizations are too focused on results and not focused on leaders being developed, so those leaders can be more effective in leading their employees to get the results.

Have you ever noticed that some people seem very resilient, and they just somehow bounce back? Those people, when the chips are down still seem motivated and don’t give up? This is the big question; how do you stay motivated when the chips are down?

The first part of becoming the architect of your own life is deciding that you can create your own life circumstances. You have control over every choice that you make.