Business Motivation, Gratitude & Entrepreneurship Inspiration for 2025 Val Nichols Business Coach

29 Nov 2024 · 2 min

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In this Thanksgiving‑time video, business coach Val Nichols acknowledges that the holidays can be difficult for many—whether due to sick parents, loss, or divorce—and urges listeners to focus on deep, authentic gratitude rather than surface achievements. She shares a personal moment in Eastern Oregon, pausing to let her dog out and feeling gratitude for health, sunshine, and provision. Nichols frames gratitude as a powerful antidote to fear, emphasizing that entrepreneurs must stay committed to their goals while holding a grateful mindset. She concludes with a compassionate reminder that today is just a Thursday, sending love and encouragement to her audience.

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Hey guys, good morning. Happy Thanksgiving to those of you in the US. There's all of us, we're in different seasons in our lives, we're in different stages, and the holidays aren't always easy. Whether if we are facing parents in the hospital— I have a lot of friends who have parents that are currently in the hospital and not able to spend Thanksgiving— or maybe you have lost a family member or have gone through a divorce, you know, it's not always an easy time. Just remember that today is It is about gratitude. And there are moments in our lives as we're building our businesses, as we are facing this world, that it's not always easy to be grateful. And I know sometimes it's hard to hear this, but gratitude is so much deeper than the surface-level things. It's not about, did we rock it out in our business this year? Did I make the 6-figure salary? What is the thing? You know, it's not about all of those things. Sometimes it's as simple as looking around. As I am recording this, I'm out in Eastern Oregon somewhere. I had to stop along the road to let my dog out, and there's the crisp cold air, and I'm just thinking, man, thank you, God. Thank you that I have my health. Thank you that I can feel the sunshine on my skin. And thank you, God, that in this moment, I have every single thing I need, and I'll have every single thing I need in the next moment. So as we face today, just remember, it's about gratitude. It's about being in that love. It's about being committed to your goals. And we can't be in gratitude and fear at the same time. So when you're faced with those fears, remember, gratitude covers it all. And for those of you who are— who may be struggling today, just know it's just a Thursday. I love you. Stay safe, and I'll see you guys very soon.