15 October 2026
Today I want to discuss the importance of having an attitude of gratitude, especially changing our language from ‘have to do this’ to ‘get to do this’.
For example, saying ‘I have to get up at 5 AM’ makes it seem like it is a chore to do so.
However, saying something like ‘I get to wake up at 5 AM’ makes it seem like you have an attitude of gratitude.
I am not denying the fact that it is hard to wake up early but saying get instead of have makes it easier to be grateful.
At Journey, a conference I went to last weekend, I said this and I recognized that some people do not wake up the next day.
I think it is important to have an attitude of gratitude because it acknowledges that this life is not guaranteed. We should be grateful for all of the opportunities that are presented to us in this life.