As you sit around the dining table on Thanksgiving -- right before you pass out from that extra bite of turkey or tofu -- be sure to give thanks for all the wonderful things you've been blessed with this year.
Oh, and don't forget to give God a big 'ol high five for the things you DON'T have as well. Because sometimes those are the best gifts of all.
Here are the top five things I'm thankful I DON'T have in 2011:
- Debt. Nothing has created more possibility in my life than being debt-free.
- An ex-wife. I'm still quite happy with my first (and last) wife, thank you.
- Disease. I've got a lot of contribution I still want to make to this world. Disease would kinda put a damper on that.
- My 12-year-old piece of doo-doo mini-van. Never knew how bad it really was until I replaced it with something much, much better (paid for with cash, by the way...see item #1).
- Lame employees. Been there, done that. Business is a whole lot more fun when you work with people that "get it."
What's on your list? I'd love to hear what kinds of things you're glad you DON'T have in your life right now. Share with the world by leaving a comment.
Happy Thanksgiving! See you next week!
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I'm thankful I don't have feathers, a beak, a long next, 2 drumsticks.
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Me, too!
ReplyDeleteI love this! So many people are thankful for what they have, they don't tend to be thankful for what they don't have! My husband and I are working so hard to get out of debt. How did you do it? Any tips or advice?
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful I don't have stress! I refuse to let it in my life.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful that I don't have an unemplyoment check!
ReplyDeleteNo stress, no unemployment! Woo hoo! It's a great year!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I never answered how I became debt free. I followed Dave Ramsey's plan for financial peace. Pick up The Total Money makeover at amazon or www.daveramsey.com. And if you can, sign up for his Financial Peace University course. Best thing you'll ever do.
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