In our last episode, we explored how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results through persistence, self-belief, and taking small, powerful steps.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked key principles to success—gratitude. From ancient wisdom like that of Marcus Aurelius to modern-day insights from Dr. Robert Emmons, Maya Angelou, and Steve Harvey, we’ll explore how gratitude can unlock joy, resilience, and deeper connections, fuelling personal and professional growth.

Tune in to discover how practicing gratitude isn’t just about being thankful but a transformative tool for success.

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YouTube Clips:

1. Steve Harvey on Gratitude and Success:

   
   
   
   
   • "The Power of Gratitude" (Steve Harvey): Steve Harvey discusses how gratitude shapes success and mindset in this motivational speech.
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2. Marcus Aurelius on Stoic Wisdom:

   
   
   
   
   • "Marcus Aurelius – How to Practice Gratitude Daily" (Daily Stoic): A breakdown of Marcus Aurelius’ wisdom on gratitude and resilience.
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3. Maya Angelou on Thankfulness:

   
   
   
   
   • "Maya Angelou – The Power of Gratitude" (OWN): Maya Angelou reflects on gratitude and how it helped her through life’s challenges.
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4. Dr. Robert Emmons on Gratitude Research:

   
   
   
   
   • "Why Gratitude is Good for You" (UC Berkeley): Dr. Robert Emmons explains how gratitude enhances well-being and health, based on his extensive research.
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1. Gratitude Journal:

   
   
   
   
   • An app where users can write daily reflections on gratitude and track their progress over time. It’s a simple, customizable tool to start a gratitude practice.
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2. Five Minute Journal:

   
   
   
   
   • This popular app encourages users to reflect on gratitude and positivity for just five minutes a day, helping to build a habit of mindfulness and gratitude.
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3. Grateful: A Gratitude Journal:

   
   
   
   
   • Another user-friendly app that makes it easy to jot down thoughts of gratitude and offers prompts to help you get started.
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1. Article: "The Power of Gratitude" by Dr. Robert Emmons (UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Magazine):

   
   
   
   
   • Dr. Emmons’ comprehensive research on the science of gratitude and how it boosts happiness.
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2. The benefits of gratitude