Lewis HowesYour Personal 24/7 Greatness Coach

The Power of Gratitude

11 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief dialogue, Lewis Howes shares how his partner Martha’s lack of entitlement and constant gratitude inspired him to give more generously, contrasting her attitude with that of demanding partners. A second speaker recounts a personal story from when he complained about a modest apartment his parents paid for; his mother’s reminder to thank God for the shelter shifted his mindset, leading him to appreciate what he had, clean daily, and eventually afford a better place. Both speakers link gratitude to personal growth, increased generosity, and deeper appreciation of loved ones, arguing that treating what you have with respect unlocks greater blessings and healthier relationships.

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When I started dating Martha, she never asked for expensive things. She was always grateful and appreciative. Her not demanding has made me want to give her more and more and more. Dude, you know, right? Versus somebody who is expecting— no, it's the worst.
It is the worst. I remember when I was in LA and I was complaining about an apartment that I had, and my mom and dad were paying for it, and I was like, 'Mom, this is crap. This place looks ugly as hell.' And she looked at me, she goes, 'Dude, what happened to you? Do you not thank God that you're even there?' And I changed my mind. Every day would clean the floors and thank God for it. Wow. Not a few months later, I was able to go and afford another apartment. So it taught me, it's like, how do you expect to get more from God when you're treating what he already gave you like crap? And that comes with your relationships. A lot of people walk on people they love because they're comfortable, but that's so bad. You should really, really cherish them even more.