What if gratitude could unlock the next level of your business and life, no matter what circumstances surround you? There’s a difference between saying “thank you” and truly living from a state of gratitude—and in this episode, Donna and Londina reveal how understanding that difference can lead to profound results.

Too often, we go through the motions—especially around the holidays—feeling thankful for what we’ve received, but missing the deeper power that genuine gratitude brings.

Success in business and in life isn’t just about what you achieve; it’s about how you choose to respond to setbacks, challenges, and the daily grind.

Building the habit of gratitude creates a calm resilience—a capacity to persist, spot opportunity, and live deliberately, just as referenced in the Thoreau quote that inspired this episode.

What You Need to Know

• Gratitude is more than a feeling tied to what’s happened; it’s a state of being that can exist regardless of your situation.
• Thankfulness is reactive—about something received—but gratitude is proactive, forward-looking, and can be your anchor in turbulent times.
• When you operate from gratitude, your focus shifts from regret or worry to noticing opportunity and synchronicity in every moment. This mindset creates persistence and keeps you present, setting the stage for real progress.

What You Need to Do

• Notice where you default to thankfulness (past-focused) and experiment with shifting toward gratitude (present and future-focused).
• Practice daily gratitude, no matter how small the reason. Build a list not just of what you already have, but of what you are creating and where you’re headed.
• When faced with challenges or slow progress, pause. Choose gratitude for the process and possibility—not just for the end result.
• Faith matters—anticipate good things, regardless of setbacks. Cultivate gratitude for what’s on the way, not just for what’s arrived.

Your Next Step

Don’t wait for your circumstances to change; instead, challenge yourself to live deliberately, as Thoreau said, and discover what gratitude can teach you.

Tune into the episode, reflect on your habits, and commit to building success from the inside out—by centering gratitude in your business and your life, every single day.

00:00 Introduction

01:01 The Importance of Habits in Business and Life

02:25 Thanksgiving and Gratitude: A Timely Message

02:56 Accessing Show Notes and Resources

03:41 Exploring Success Habit Number 3: Gratitude

05:57 The Difference Between Gratitude and Thankfulness

09:14 Living in the Present with Gratitude

11:02 Key Issues and Misconceptions About Gratitude

11:53 Conclusion and What's Next