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What if gratitude wasn’t just a “feel-good” exercise, but the key to seeing your life clearly? In this personal and real episode, Steven opens up about the kind of gratitude that actually means something, not the checklist kind, but the type that comes from lived experiences, growth, pain, and the people who showed up along the way. He shares what he's most thankful for this year: from his health and family to early job breaks, the wild ride at Amazon, his relationship, and the raw challenges that shaped him. If you’re growth-minded, curious, and want to build something that matters, this one’s for you. Expect some laughs, a few deep thoughts, and lots of real talk.


Episode highlights:
(0:00 ) Intro
(0:48 ) Not your typical gratitude talk
(2:16 ) Why just being here is worth a thank you
(3:40 ) Health: movement, breath, fitness, and blood tests
(7:00 ) Family, real talk, and how many times you actually have left
(10:16 ) Relationship and the rare feeling of being seen and supported
(11:17 ) Early jobs, tool belts, drum sets, and small-town breaks
(14:47 ) Amazon career growth: 5 roles, 10 years, all-in curiosity
(16:51 ) Challenges: the hard stuff that made him better
(17:56 ) Coaches, mastermind groups, and paying for the room
(19:43 ) Curiosity: the inner engine that won’t quit
(20:38 ) Aritaa Capital and why purpose is something you build
(22:54 ) Momentum, systems, leadership, and what’s next
(23:34 ) Final thought: Gratitude isn’t a list, it’s how you look at life
(24:31 ) Outro

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