November 7th -- Election day -- a chance to make a difference. More often than not, my clients share with me that the reason why they started their company or applied for a particlar job was the chance to make a difference. It really doesn't matter whether they're mortgage brokers, chiropractors, engineers or photographers. The overwhelming desire to be a positive influence and "make a difference" occurs when, as Abraham Maslow says, all of our physical & emotional needs have been met and we long for self-actualization. Typically, "making a difference" occurs over time. However, voting is a tool that helps shape policy issues like education, judiciary rights, Social Security, economics and the environment.

Although when I was growing up I was taught to never talk politics or religion, I often violate that "suggestion". I worked for the Federal government for over a decade because I believe in the United States of America. I believe in a system of checks and balances and the ability to speak out. Educate yourself and urge others to vote.

There are plenty of skeptics and nay-sayers who do not believe that November 7th is any different than any other day of the year. (I was shocked recently have found out that only 30% of all of individuals eligible to vote in my town have actually registered to vote!) And, yet, thousands of people who have gone before me have fought for my freedom and personal right to vote. In their honor, I cast my vote.

p.s. Today is my 2nd wedding anniversay! I am grateful for my amazingly wonderful husband, Jim!