We all have a "genie" within that is working around the clock to make us either sick, broke, and lonely . . . or happy, healthy, and successful. The subconscious mind works like a "genie" with the conscious mind who is "the master," dishing out orders every waking moment. The better understanding we have of how the mind works, the better we will be at reaching our goals.

Although familiar with the power of positive thinking, we are often frustrated with the gap between what we want and what we actually get. Even though we acknowledge the successful application of this principle among athletes and individuals who overcome tremendous physical challenges, our personal application at work, school, and at home is either not practiced or vaguely applied and rendered useless.

In order to close the gap between what you "want" and what you "have," here are 5 things to remember in order to get the most out of your "genie":