When you go to a coffee shop and buy a cup of coffee, do you thank the barista? Have you ever thought about taking your gratitude a little deeper, and think about all the people that contributed to your morning cup of coffee? This is something New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs decided to find out when he went on a quest to thank every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. There’s a lot of people who deserve a thank you when you think about everything that goes into making your morning cup of coffee. From the lid designer, to the coffee bean farmer, to the people that pave the roads so your coffee can get to you in the first place, the number of people can seem endless. This gratitude journey took AJ across the globe revealed to him how gratitude can make us all happier, more generous, and more connected. Check out the book Thanks a Thousand on Amazon and read more about his amazing journey.