The Intro #54: Happy Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020
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Every week, we share the articles, tools, books, videos, and stories we can’t stop talking about, and at the end, we include this little thing called the attitude of gratitude.

You’ve seen us celebrate everything from sunny days to tiny pies to best friends to naps. And maybe you’ve thought, oh that’s cute. Fun way to end an email.

What you might not know is that the attitude of gratitude far precedes this newsletter (and even this company). It’s our driving ethos—a posture that informs just about everything we do.

Because here’s the not-so-secret secret: Gratitude leads to joy. And in a work context, gratitude makes even the hardest days more manageable.

So this Thanksgiving, we challenge you to actually take a minute to say thank you. Even in a year when so much has gone wrong. Especially in a year when so much has gone wrong. Make a list of your gifts. (Yes, an actual list. Go find a piece of paper. We’ll wait.) When you start looking for the bright spots, you’ll realize they are all around you.

Allison Kooser

Allison is Chief Storyteller at Swell+Good, where she partners with amazing organizations to help them bring their stories to life. She is an avid traveler, an expert takeout orderer, and a big believer in curiosity and kindness. She tries to learn something new every day, and she reads, writes, and paddleboards more than the average human.
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