You know, I woke up this morning in a nice hotel room, well rested and ready to go. As I walked out on the balcony I was hit by the sheer beauty around me (see picture). Misty mountains, palm trees and tropical noises. A feeling of gratitude crept over me. I have experienced so many things. I have seen so many places. I have a great Family who loves me (and I love them of course) and I have an exciting job making me meet interesting entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Wow, what more can you ask for?

So as I am ready to commence todays work I wanted to take an opportunity to reflect and appreciate my life. There are tons of people who are less fortunate than you and I. So whenever you have a problem or whenever you are facing a challenge, do so with humility and perspective. You are probably not so bad off after all… If you have the right perspective you can probably shake off your concerns with a simple; so what!

The car did not start this morning; so what! At least you have a car… The air-conditioner did not give you the required temperature last night; So what! You had an argument with your spouse about what channel to watch on your flat screen TV; So what! You got wet yesterday while you walked from your car to the shopping mall; So what!

Are you getting my point? Shake off those negative thoughts and be grateful and thankful for what you have! Life is great!!!