I wrote this in November 2008 as a comment on a contest that Eric was having. I found it again today while looking at some links back to this site. I thought it was pretty good and wanted to have it here too. One of the keys in developing our wealth attitude and our squad to help us get there requires us to develop an attitude of thankfulness. I hope you enjoy it. Post the reasons you are thankful below. In today's tough economy it helps to remember why we are thankful and help others to be thankful as well.
I am thankful for
The pain I sometimes wake up to make me enjoy the freedom of pain.
My divorce for making me realize what was missing in my life - a strong relationship with God and his son Jesus
My recent layoff from work which gave me time to think about what I wanted to do with my life when I grow up (Currently age 40 but not wanting to grow up just yet)
The recent drop in the stock market as it created the realization that invested in ourselves in the best stock to buy.
The courts for granting me custody of my wonderful son 13 years ago.
My parents for feeding me while I am laid off
My years of plenty and God’s wisdom to store some wealth so that I can live for a bit without worry.
The worry that comes from that time I can live on my savings which gives me courage to do something new.
My friends and family for doubting me when I was young as it gave me the strength to succeed.
My dogs who love me no matter what the world does.
The USA and the opportunities it brings to anyone who is willing to work and sacrifice.
Our soldiers who have died protecting those rights.
The 2nd Amendment which protects us from our government reaching too far.
The Constitution and the brilliance it brings to our lives.
Austrian economics to understand business cycles and realize that this too shall pass.
Your website and the generosity you show - and the realization that you can be focused on doing good in the world and making a profit at it.
The interest and the ease of access to information to see how the world really works.
My travels overseas to fully understand how different our country is.
For my website which is still a work in progress - so this post has to stir me to action to finish it 
For God sending his son to suffer and die for me.
For every breath
For every step
For every tear
For every pain
For every fear
For every doubter
For without struggle how can we say we have overcome? How can we know victory without knowing loss?
We fail not when we fall but when we don’t get up.
Scott
Recommended Reading
- what is wealth
- Free Annual Credit Report
- Starting a Business Online
- Scam of the Week -Warning
- Residual Income Opportunities
- Consistent Strategy to Attract Clients
- Creating Wealth Online With Cooking
- Happy Birthday Dad
- Video – Stock Market Prediction 2010 by Tony Robbins
- An Interesting Niche Idea
- Would you Spend $3 to get over $2500?
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