Have any work-related stress these days? Imagine doing even more than you already are and winding up both more relaxed and with more energy. Sounds beyond counterintuitive, I know, but bear with me.

We can extract incredibly powerful lessons for our own lives by noting the impact of individual action that we have been allowed to witness these past few weeks in Egypt.

The key to creating change at any level you might wish is to start by looking in the mirror and asking yourself one simple question: "What can I do to make a difference that requires no one's permission other than my own?"

The next time you find yourself complaining, ask yourself, "What difference can I make that requires no one's permission other than my own?" The same question can be asked of someone who is complaining to you.