From the moment I could write, my parents insisted that I send thank you notes whenever I received gifts. I learned that it was a way of showing gratitude and acknowledging that person’s thoughtfulness. I also learned to say thank you whenever someone commented or acknowledged what I had done well.
At the time, I didn’t realize how this lesson would prepare me later in life to grow my business. What I learned is that thanking someone completes the cycle of receptivity, that is, the state of willingness or readiness to receive.
When it comes to expressing gratitude, it is important to let the giver know that you appreciated the gift. When you shy away from a compliment or don’t thank the giver, it stops this cycle.
Gratitude is also that stepping stone toward manifesting more of what you intend to draw into your life. So many times I hear from entrepreneurs how they want to grow their business. They look at every external strategy.
Yet, one of the first steps in manifesting more comes from Mastering your Inner Entrepreneur.* If you’re not truly thankful for even the smallest gift or incremental change in your business, how can you be ready to receive more?
Over the years, I’ve found that the more consistently I applied my gratitude mindset system, positive results occurred much quicker. You might keep a gratitude journal, use moments of prayer, or list all of those things you are thankful for each night before your day ends.
When your gratitude mindset system is integrated and consistent, you create a cycle that influences your focus, motivation, and results you intend to attract. Thankfulness immerses you in the goodness of what is and in what is coming .
The next time someone sends you a referral, drop a handwritten thank you note in the mail to them. You’ll probably be one of the few who actually does. I make it a point to send thank you notes to people who send me referrals for speaking engagements. Because my system is consistent so are the referrals for speaking engagements. I will often get a phone call or email thanking me for the thank you note!
So, start that gratitude mindset system right now by sharing below what you’re grateful for…
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Lisa Mininni is best selling author of Me, Myself, and Why? The Secrets to Navigating Change and President of Excellerate Associates, home of the sought-after Entrepreneurial Edge System, a marketing and developmental system showing entrepreneurs how to grow their business from the inside out and in record time.
Nice – & timely! I’ve been studying the “Tao Te Ching” and one of the things I practice from time to time is being thankful for everything, even stuff I may feel is wrong (perhaps it’s right and I just don’t know it?!).
Thank you Lisa for reminding me to be more vocal and blatantly appreciative to those who are actively helping me grow my business, they really deserve it – and you’re one of them!
Don
Thanks, Don! I believe everything happens for our higher good. We don’t always understand it when going through it, yet later it becomes clear.
I am grateful that the Video Crew at the Lions game didn’t show us the replay of the blown call a 3rd time. After the 2nd time I truly believe that fans were ready to run onto the field. Some even commented “turn this into a soccer game.” But in spite of the blown call it was an awesome game to be at. I for the first time saw the game slow down. That is, when the plays were near my seats (sec 123, row 12 seats 1 and 2) on the goal line basically, I could see the speed and violence of the game in near slow motion. I developed a sense of appreciation for how fast, hard hitting and skilled these players play at, it was surreal. And to see two missed field goals back to back it was like Exhilarating .
LOL! Isn’t it interesting how you can watch something many times and just a change in viewpoint can change your reality of the game…
So true, The Law of Attraction! I have made a habit of naming three things I’m thankful for every night and it really changes my own perspective. Now I need to extend that gratitude to sending thank yous to the people that help me along the journey. Thanks for the info! Jared