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85 | Gratitude, Grit, and Finding the Good: The Mindset That Makes Homesteading Work

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In today’s episode, we talk about the mindset that actually makes farming, homesteading and livestock work sustainable. Not ease, not perfection — but gratitude, grit, and learning to find the good even when the hard days hit. I’m sharing two real-life stories from our ranch that shaped how I approach challenges, and practical ways you can apply this mindset on your own homestead.

What You’ll Learn
  • Why gratitude is a daily management tool, not a once-a-year feeling
  • How accepting “hard” as normal keeps you steady with livestock
  • The value in finding the good inside messy or frustrating situations
  • What a difficult kidding season taught me about leadership and problem-solving
  • How a major off-grid setback revealed long-term clarity we wouldn’t have gained otherwise
  • Practical ways to build a resilient, realistic homesteading mindset
    • Key Takeaways
    • Gratitude keeps you grounded, especially when things go sideways
    • Hard days aren’t a sign you’re failing — they’re part of learning and building competence
    • Finding the good in a situation helps you move forward instead of getting stuck
    • Livestock and off-grid life will test you; mindset determines whether you burn out or grow
    • Long-term sustainability depends more on steadiness than skill
      • Related Episodes
      • 02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully
      • 15 | The Most Important Lesson We Learned Going Off-Grid, and How You Can Do the Same Thing to Simplify Your Off-Grid Plan
      • 30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress
      • 68 | New to Raising Livestock? Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep

        • All the Best,

        Millie

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          Disclaimer:

          The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.

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