How Gratitude Keeps Me Grounded, Focused, and Committed to Serving Others
The Problem: Forgetting to Appreciate the Journey
We spend so much time chasing goals as entrepreneurs — revenue targets, visibility, bigger clients, the “next level.” Meanwhile, we rarely stop and acknowledge what’s already in our hands.
We forget how far we’ve come. We overlook the blessings we prayed for.
We minimize the growth we earned with sweat, tears, reinvention, and resilience.
And in the rush to do more, be more, and achieve more, we lose appreciation for what we’ve already built.
And that’s dangerous.
Because gratitude is what keeps us grounded, humble, and connected. Not only to our purpose, but to the people we’re here to serve.
The Solution: Become Intentional About Giving Thanks
This year, I’m slowing down and giving thanks — intentionally and unapologetically. Not just for the win. But for the scars, the pivots, the lessons, and the incredible people in my community.
Here’s what I’m most thankful for as an entrepreneur, and how that gratitude fuels how I serve:
1. I’m Thankful for the Journey — Even the Messy Parts
The setbacks.
The failed launches.
The identity crises.
The “is this even worth it?” moments.
Those didn’t break me — they built me.
My mistakes became my greatest mentors.
That’s why I guide other entrepreneurs with empathy, clarity, and patience: because I’ve lived the chaos, and I know the road doesn’t always look like the brochure.
2. I’m Thankful for the People I Get to Serve
I don’t take it lightly when someone trusts me with their brand, business, vision, and voice.
That’s sacred.
My clients and listeners push me to grow.
They challenge me.
They inspire me.
They reflect back the purpose behind my work.
And because of them, I strive to show up sharper, wiser, and more intentional every single day.
3. I’m Thankful for Community
Entrepreneurship can feel lonely — especially if you’re the strong friend, the fixer, the one who “has it all together.”
But community is what saves us.
Whether it’s:
mentorship…
friendship…
collaboration…
partnership…
or even the silent support of people who simply believe in you…
Community gets us through the seasons we can’t shoulder alone.
And I want the women who follow me never to feel like they have to build alone.
4. I’m Thankful for the Lessons That Hurt
Some lessons only arrive wrapped in fire.
And those lessons?
They sharpen your standards.
They refine your voice.
They strengthen your boundaries.
They make you a better leader.
Pain taught me what comfort never could.
Because of that, I guide others with honesty — not sugar-coating, not coddling, not pretending it’s easy.
5. I’m Thankful for Another Chance — Every Day
Every morning is a second chance.
A fresh opportunity.
A new chapter.
That alone is worth gratitude. Because not everyone gets another shot, and with each day I want to show up with more purpose, more heart, and more intention to serve others.
Why This Matters
Gratitude isn’t passive.
It’s powerful.
It reconnects you to your purpose.
It humbles your ego.
It fuels your compassion.
It strengthens your leadership.
It deepens your impact.
The more thankful you are…
The better you serve.
And the better you serve…
The more you grow.
Let’s chat in the comments. What’s ONE thing you’re thankful for in your entrepreneurial journey this year, big or small? Your answer may be the inspiration that someone needs.
For more about this topic, tune into The Jameela Adams Experience podcast on Friday.
