Gratitude Through Hard Times

Networking - it's something we all have to do but most of the time don't want to do. Networking can often feel awkward, cold, and transactional. This is especially true with the advancement of social media platforms like Linkedin.   But building relationships with others doesn't and shouldn't have to be this way. As social creatures, we crave genuine connection that leads to authentic relationship...

SEO for decades has been thought of as an increasingly complex element of marketing to grow your company. But in this groundbreaking book, by Eli Schwartz, we uncover the human and artistic side of growth.   Eli's hypothesis is that good SEO is not derived by throwing money and content at a search engine algorithm, but it's created by taking the right intention and building a great product.   Prod...

When was the last time you wrote a thank you letter? For most of us, the last time was as a child to thank friends or family members for gifts or other generous acts.   But the long forgotten act of writing thank you notes is more powerful than a simple thank you. Letters of gratitude can spark upward spirals of positivity and connection, among other things.   Gina Hamadey especially knows just ho...

Have you ever heard the saying, "Communication is key"? What kind of communication are they talking about here?   Communication is an essential skill that all humans need to be successful. But not all communication is created equal. Throughout the world, there are over 6,500 spoken languages. So, verbal communication may not get us very far, but visual communication, on the other hand, may be the...

Not only in competition, but in life we're not going to win all the time. In this game of life, we can either be winning or be learning.   In sports and business alike, losing is never about losing. It's about picking yourself back up and getting yourself back in the game. If you win, you're going to celebrate that win and then move on. But if you lose, you're learning from it.   Rob DeSalvo knows...

Life is not supposed to be easy. Life is filled with suffering, and the more you can embrace it and use it to fuel your growth, then the better, more fulfilling, meaningful life you will have.   As humans, we were made to solve problems because we were made to be constantly growing. If we don't have a problem to solve, we try and create one. It is always through mistakes and the tough times that w...

Self-awareness is key to growth. If we don’t practice it, we are not able to help others around us as much as we could. Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners and has become a recognized global leader in the affiliate and partner marketing industry, receiving numerous industry and company culture awards. Roughly 7 years ago at a leadership event, Robert, eventually came to a...

Entrepreneur's are surrounded by shiny objects. New and exciting opportunities are around every corner. But not every shiny object puts us on the path to our ultimate goal. Understanding your goals and if a new opportunity aligns with them in a timely manner is how you avoid distractions and setbacks. Bree Jacoby knows just how crucial it is to figure out if an opportunity will ultimately increase...

How often do you try to fail? If the answer is not often, you're too comfortable in the things you're directing your energy towards. If you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough, you're not trying anything new or risky. If you're not failing, you're not truly learning. Elisabeth Cardiello knows just how powerful failure can be. If you've seen the Netflix documentary, "Coffee For All,&...

We live in a society that values independence and self-sufficiency. We're told that we need to run the race ourselves, that we need be the sole person climbing the ladder to success. But the reality is that we don't need independence we need interdependence. To become the best versions of ourselves on our journey through life, we need to surround ourselves with individuals that are going to suppor...

Empathy, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and asking good questions are just a few of the skills that allow us to step into the feelings and perspectives of others who walk, talk, or act differently from us. By understanding where people are coming from, we can improve not only our life but the lives of those around us. Tony Lo Bianco's commitment to curiosity is his secret for getting ahead in...

As a species, we have achieved unimaginable feats over the past millennia. These great achievements have been reached largely due to our never-ending curiosity. Our drive to know, discover, understand, and explore has lead to wondrous creations. But the roots of our limitless curiosity arise from question asking. Cal Fussman's entire life has been guided by the power of asking good questions. Born...

Some of our core values here at 7:47 are honesty, empathy, and of course, gratitude. In this episode, Chris is hitting on all of these core values by opening up about some recent losses in the stock market. Listen to learn about the eight things Chris discovered by losing money in the stock market. Also, listen to find out how he transformed his misfortunes into gratitude. Links: - 7:47 - https://...

It's the little things in life that ultimately lead to the big results. The same notion is true for sports and business alike. In baseball, the small balls, the singles, the bunts, these little things, they add up to home runs. Joel Goldberg knows firsthand how strategic, little things lead to big results. Joel has been the pre-game and post-game host and in-game reporter for the Kansas City Royal...

Never before in human history have we had access to so much information. With the advancement of technology, we are now constantly surrounded by media, news, and advertisements. If you're looking to create success in business or personally, being able to stand out among all the noise is a challenge in this modern age. Michael Schein has the solution to attract attention, it's hype. Michael is a wr...

At some point throughout our lives, we all aspire to be a leader. Whether it's being a line-leader at school, a leader of a sports team, or a business leader, leadership is something we all crave. However, being a leader is only one part of the picture. If you truly want to have an impact on this world, you need to learn how to be a great coach. Lynn Guerin knows very well that all great coaches a...

Each and every one of us has the ability to make the world a better place. And one of the most fulfilling ways to do that is by helping others. Katie Hunt-Morr is no stranger to the impact that helping others can have on the world. Katie is the co-founder and director of Jiamini, a nonprofit that empowers brilliant students in need to build a bright future for themselves, lead their communities, a...

People will go through more pain than necessary because they're trying to shoulder everything themselves. They're not willing to share it with others and they're not willing to reach for that help. Take a moment right now and ask yourself how much pain do you want to endure before you actually let people see you - the real you? Steve Napolitan endured immense amounts of pain by traveling down the...

Struggling and suffering are two common experiences that all humans face throughout their life's. But how we decide to overcome those difficulties determines who we will ultimately become. Gary Player is certainly no stranger to life's challenges. But he preserved with faith and education to overcome the challenging moments in his life. Gary is the most successful international golfer of all time....

Happy New Year, 7:47 Community! We're kicking this year off with a Gratitude Ramble. In December of 2020, myself, Chris Schembra, the Founder and Chief Question Asker of 7:47, and Madeline Haslam, 7:47's Research Coordinator, experimented with doing hour-long, unscripted LinkedIn and Facebook Live's where we just ramble about gratitude. The first two Gratitude Ramblings were viewed by 2,144 of y'a...

In life, there will always be people who doubt our visions. But whether we let that doubt creep in and affect us or not is ultimately our decision. Jeff Winters made the decision to never let doubt in. When Jeff has a vision, he pursues it 100% leaving doubt in the dust. Jeff is the Founder and CEO of Sapper Consulting. Sapper helps growing B2B companies secure high-quality sales meetings that lea...

We live in a culture that rewards busyness. Having no work/life balance is applauded, and being overworked is the norm. But this toxic culture surrounding work is detrimental to us and our relationships. Aliza Kline knows this all too well and has the solution, Shabbat. Shabbat creates the space to pause, rewarding relaxation, rest, rejuvenation, connection, and joy. Aliza is the President and CEO...

Listen to this episode and learn about: - How you can cultivate gratitude in the hard times so that you come out of them better than ever! Links: - 6 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude Through Hard Times Article - https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/359404 - 7:47 - https://www.747club.org - Steven Kotler - https://www.stevenkotler.com

Tragedies are something we all experience throughout the course of our lives. When a tragedy occurs, we have the choice to either count our blessings or count our pitfalls. Life is a matter of perspective, so when we count our blessings and find gratitude in a tragedy that is when we find our inner peace. Susan Ganeshan is the epitome of living a life full of gratitude. Susan is the Chief Marketin...

The first step to building anything is to simply start. Whether you're building a business, a house, or a gratitude practice, the only way it will grow is if you make the effort to begin each day. Casey Clark is an architect that helps entrepreneurs start living their life's passion. Casey is the co-founder and CEO of Cultivate Advisors, an advisory firm that helps take small businesses to the nex...