The Big Idea
Richard Carlson offers heart-warming stories through which we learn about: the power of our thoughts, letting go, meditation, listening, patience, staying positive, being kinder to others (even strangers!),“softening” around our pain, keeping the faith, and basically reclaiming your right to be happy.

When September 11 happened, nobody on those airplanes called their stockbroker! They called their spouses, children, fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, fiancees…not their lawyers or business partners. This simply tells us that life is about Love. It all boils down to this. It’s not about the money, your investment portfolio, that your kids attend the right schools, or your resume shows what an award-winning talent you are. Your most important task on earth is to love those around you and be remembered well.