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Podcast Episode 12: Balancing Gratitude and Ambition

The benefits of gratitude are proven. But how can one be both grateful and ambitious? It’s clear that holding these concepts in their proper perspective is an important aspect of leadership.

Show Notes:

Here are two articles about gratitude from Psychology Today:

 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude

Do Gratitude Journals Really Work? 4 New Gratitude Findings

From Pediaa.com:

What is the Difference Between Ambition and Aspiration

The books I mentioned:

Imagination of the Heart: New Understandings in Preaching by Paul Scott Wilson

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

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