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What if gratitude could unlock the next level of your business and life, no matter what circumstances surround you? There’s a difference between saying “thank you” and truly living from a state of gratitude—and in this episode, Donna and Londina reveal how understanding that difference can lead to profound results.
Too often, we go through the motions—especially around the holidays—feeling thankful for what we’ve received, but missing the deeper power that genuine gratitude brings.
Success in business and in life isn’t just about what you achieve; it’s about how you choose to respond to setbacks, challenges, and the daily grind.
Building the habit of gratitude creates a calm resilience—a capacity to persist, spot opportunity, and live deliberately, just as referenced in the Thoreau quote that inspired this episode.
What You Need to Know
- Gratitude is more than a feeling tied to what’s happened; it’s a state of being that can exist regardless of your situation.
- Thankfulness is reactive—about something received—but gratitude is proactive, forward-looking, and can be your anchor in turbulent times.
- When you operate from gratitude, your focus shifts from regret or worry to noticing opportunity and synchronicity in every moment. This mindset creates persistence and keeps you present, setting the stage for real progress.
What You Need to Do
- Notice where you default to thankfulness (past-focused) and experiment with shifting toward gratitude (present and future-focused).
- Practice daily gratitude, no matter how small the reason. Build a list not just of what you already have, but of what you are creating and where you’re headed.
- When faced with challenges or slow progress, pause. Choose gratitude for the process and possibility—not just for the end result.
- Faith matters—anticipate good things, regardless of setbacks. Cultivate gratitude for what’s on the way, not just for what’s arrived.
Your Next Step
Don’t wait for your circumstances to change; instead, challenge yourself to live deliberately, as Thoreau said, and discover what gratitude can teach you.
Tune into the episode, reflect on your habits, and commit to building success from the inside out—by centering gratitude in your business and your life, every single day.
00:00 Introduction
01:01 The Importance of Habits in Business and Life
02:25 Thanksgiving and Gratitude: A Timely Message
02:56 Accessing Show Notes and Resources
03:41 Exploring Success Habit Number 3: Gratitude
05:57 The Difference Between Gratitude and Thankfulness
09:14 Living in the Present with Gratitude
11:02 Key Issues and Misconceptions About Gratitude
11:53 Conclusion and What's Next
Building Success Habits
“The more tranquil a person becomes, the greater is their success, their influence, their power for good.” James Allen
"Building Success Habits" is a podcast hosted by Donna Kunde (Business Coach) and Londina Cruz (Life Strategist). The show is all about sharing practical tips, strategies, and insights for building success habits in all areas of life.
This show was originally produced as hour-long radio content, later adapted into 4-episode Signature Season themes for podcast listeners.
The podcast explores a variety of success habits, including goal-setting, resilience, focus, and productivity. Each episode provides insights into how these habits can be developed and maintained, along with tips for staying motivated and on track.
In addition to success habits, the show covers personal development and mindset topics, such as overcoming limiting beliefs and cultivating a growth mindset. Donna and Londina share their own experiences and challenges in these areas, providing listeners with relatable examples and actionable advice.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, or simply someone who wants to achieve more success in your personal and professional life, "Building Success Habits" offers inspiration and tools to help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life.
Join Donna and Londina on this journey of self-discovery and growth, and learn how to build the success habits that will transform your life.
"When we begin to see the world from the inside out, life will happen through us instead of to us."
Donna Kunde is one of IBGR's founders and started her career in radio at WNTW on it's Sales 2020 Show. In her role as EVP Supply Management she is responsible for day-to-day station operations and the quality of programming - both show topics and OnAir Talent.
She is an internationally recognized Business Coach and Trainer bringing 20+ years’ experience in military leadership. Donna has been a serial entrepreneur for the last 25 years owning a range of businesses experiencing the unique challenges solopreneurs face with small business growth.
In addition to her entrepreneurial background, Donna brings 35 years of academic and applied cognitive and behavioral science experience to the IBGR Network. Her specialty is helping organizations navigate through change, challenge and tragedy. The combination of her intensive study of the mind, plus practical applications in human potential, Donna provides a unique perspective on leadership, personal growth, sales, communication, and team building.
A high point of Donna's training career happened when she accompanied Dr. John C. Maxwell and his team on a country transformation mission. At the request of the Costa Rican government, the Maxwell team successfully trained 15,000 Round Table facilitators in three days, resulting in a 2% transformation of that nation and projected to reach another 60,000 Costa Ricans the following week. Her trademark energetic communication style and teaching skills have earned her a reputation as a highly effective speaker and respected facilitator.
Londina Cruz is an International Trainer, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker with the John Maxwell Team and a Strategic Coach with Anthony Robbins. Londina is a part of Global Transformation with the John Maxwell Foundation, training thousands of leaders in Paraguay and Costa Rica to help transform the values and culture of these nations.
She has spent more than 25 years studying, coaching and consulting in personal mastery and human performance techniques. These techniques include emotional and social intelligence trainings that elevate individuals, leaders and their organizations to excel well beyond current standards – offering a dynamic competitive advantage.
Londina has taken a situation that would devastate most individuals, being hit by a drunk driver, and has turned it into her life force. In this accident, Londina sustained a traumatic head injury, broken back and broken neck. The doctors gave her little hope of a normal life. She has now turned this challenge into an extraordinary life of empowering others to turn their fears into freedom and reach their potential.
Mastering her limiting beliefs and overcoming all that doctors had told her, Londina has thrived physically as well.
She has become a Triathlete (competing in a Half-Ironman and medaling in numerous other triathlons), a two-time marathon runner (Nike Women’s in San Francisco and the Marine Corps in Washington), and a cyclist.
She has released 100 lbs. by taking control of her thoughts instead of allowing thoughts to control her.
She knows what it takes to take you and your team from where you are to where you want to be.
As a Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker, I can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods. Working together, I will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals.
Contact me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a success in your life and/or business.