How many things do we have to be grateful for? It’s summer, and you probably had a great 4th of July weekend. The masses probably spent their time with friends and family around a fire-pit or BBQ. However, there are so many more things to be thankful for as a real estate investor. Whether you are just starting out, or even thinking about starting out in real estate, there is plenty to be thankful for. Sometimes we just forget the things we have to be happy about, but there are so many, that if we remember them, it’s really hard to be too unhappy. That’s important for keeping the right perspective, for continuing to gain traction and push progress, and to pass on. Don’t push off happiness or gratitude until you have ‘x’ money in the bank, or you’ve done ‘y’ number of deals. Keep pushing towards your goals through real estate, but don’t forget to enjoy the journey. Here are just 45 of the awesome things we have to be grateful for: This is just the tip of the iceberg. You probably have several hundred more to add to this list right now, if you take a few minutes to think about it. One of the most powerful things real estate pros can do to drive more personal success and bring more joy to those around them is to practice gratitude every day. Hyper-successful real estate leaders do this as a part of their daily routine. You can do it in the morning, at night, or both. You can do it walking, running, practicing yoga, in the gym, at your desk, on the plane, in traffic, or in bed. Find ten things to be grateful for each day and you’ll find that your perspective changes. Feel free to borrow from the above list if you ever need to grab some to change your mood fast. So what are you grateful for today? What have we missed? How will you put gratitude to work in your real estate endeavors? What has it done for you already?