On this American day of gratitude, what are you most grateful for?

I strive to wake up every day making a list of the things I'm grateful for. So I don't think this Thanksgiving day is the only to show gratitude.

I'm grateful that I've acquired the entrepreneurial ability, know-how and confidence to build my business.

I'm grateful to the opportunity of helping other individuals become internet entrepreneurs.

I'm grateful for the thousands of musicians that have entrusted the support and training from my organisation, Insider Music Business.

I'm grateful that my birth in human form allows me the opportunity for spiritual growth.

I'm grateful for my parents, my family, my friends and my loved ones.

I'm grateful to moments and experiences in my life that have made me who I am today.

I realise that when I'm most grateful, and when I'm hanging out with those who are grateful, I live a graceful life.

I've also learnt and understood that one of the most important skills you can have in your life is the "being grateful". If you haven't realised that, I invite you to a challenge of waking up the next 10 days and taking 5 minutes to feel, think and be grateful. You'll thank yourself for doing it.

What are you most grateful for?

Arvind Devalia has written a brand new manifesto called "Make It Happen"

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Yes, according to research that cements it from a study by researchers at the University of Minnesota and Florida State University. 

Sure money can buy you lots of material things and stuff to please the body, but this research shows that the simple act of counting money can increase your confidence, make you feel fearless and give you feelings of internal strength.
 
But of course if you've spent a lot recently and you're reminded of it, it cam have the opposite effect.
 
I'm not as much driven by money as I am by the thrill of business. Money is a by-product of my game that will fuel the drive. But on this one, I'm currently agreeing that having money gives me the feelings it's describing.
 
CIick here to read the experiment they conducted to test this research.

So before you go for your next interview, get on stage to speak or get in front of an audience to perform, count a stack of money.
 
What are your thoughts?

This weekend just gone was the Young Jains 7th International Convention, BRIDGING THE GAP.

I feel completely humbled about how the entire weekend unfolded for the 150 people in the room. The presentations carefully delivered, the food prepared with love, the collaborative compassion from the team and the energy and atmosphere was all second to none. I'll write more and post videos in due course.

Here is a song played multiple times over the weekend. Listen to the words.