Children are effortlessly grateful for all of the small wonders of the world. The one yellow flower in a sea of red, the berries on their pancake, even the feeling of floating when they swing. However, this culture that we live in has us striving towards the rush of acquisition. The fine art of GRATITUDE is mastered over time, with passion and practice. When we express gratitude, our brain fires in the area of the brain that relates to contentment, meaning, and self-worth. The human brain is wired for empathy, compassion, love, and gratitude. Perhaps this is why it comes naturally for children.

Living the Maximal Life is about more than the ability to function responsibly. It includes the willingness to play, take a break, have a sense of humor, and to cultivate gratefulness in our lives. Some of the motions we can take to cultivate our attitude of gratefulness include taking a few minutes to write down three things you are grateful for, write a letter to someone who played a positive role in your life, and even saying thank you out loud to someone. Maximal Achievers take time to master the art of gratitude, and thus make the world a better place for themselves and their children.