On this week's Friday Rant, I'm reflecting on the difference between gratitude and feeling blessed. Gratitude is a practice, an acknowledgement of abundance. But feeling blessed and experiencing joy—those are deeper emotions that live in our blood. I share my journey from being an unhappy bartender to running a thriving business, emphasizing that despite challenges, we’re all incredibly blessed simply to have the chance to pursue our dreams every single day.

Key Highlights:

- Recognize Abundance: Understand that we often overlook the greatness around us, from simple pleasures like sunshine to vital resources like water and food.

- Beyond Gratitude: Embrace the feeling of being truly blessed, which goes beyond practicing gratitude and dives into feeling joy internally.

- My Journey: I share my personal transformation over the last five years, highlighting the incredible turnaround from struggle to success.

- Dealing with Challenges: We've all faced difficulties, but the fact that we're still here means we have opportunities ahead of us.

- Cherish Every Day: Life’s long, and every day is an opportunity to create something special and move toward your dreams.

- Stay Focused on Joy: The outside world can be distracting, but remember to keep centered on how blessed you truly are.