Larry Winget: Speaker, Author and television host

"Clean up your own backyard. Change by example. Just be the way you want others to be and hope they pay attention."

As Spring draws closer, you'll notice one of your neighbors planting flowers. Then, after a few days, another neighbor will follow her example. Then another. And another. By mid-spring, your neighborhood has an entirely new spirit, thanks to the new color and beauty found in most everyone's yard. That's exactly how you make a difference in the world. You begin by improving yourself. Then you inspire others by what you've done. With time, you'll discover that just like the spring flowers in your yard, your neighbors, your colleagues, your friends and your family have blossomed -- and that you have, too.