{"id":225646,"date":"2023-11-28T18:00:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T18:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.markperlbergcpa.com\/practicing-thankfulness-in-your-atlanta-business\/"},"modified":"2023-12-18T18:00:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T18:00:14","slug":"practicing-thankfulness-in-your-atlanta-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prosperlcpa.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/practicing-thankfulness-in-your-atlanta-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Practicing Thankfulness in Your Atlanta Business"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/span>Does your Atlanta family sit around the table at Thanksgiving dinner and share something they\u2019re thankful for?<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been at those holiday meals many a time. I appreciate the intent, and will admit it\u2019s usually effective in getting me to feel more grateful, but I do wish those hosts would generally restrict the \u201cI\u2019m thankful for\u201d conversations for the end<\/u> of the meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSome like it hot,\u201d as they say on Broadway. It definitely tastes a lot better that way.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m joking (kind of), but gratitude IS the sort of spirit I try to share this time of year. Taking time to notice the good things is one of the chief benefits of the Thanksgiving holiday, and I want to dwell on it in spite of all the garland and reindeer and sale signs going up in early November distracting me away from thankfulness and toward consumerism.<\/span><\/p>\n

So let\u2019s pause for a minute, can we? There\u2019s plenty of time to indulge in consumerism the rest of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” – Eckhart Tolle<\/span><\/p>\n

I think that quote applies particularly well to business owners. Building a business is really hard, as you know, full of highs and lows. The burdens can be so overwhelming that you\u2019re tempted to quit, and more than once. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dwelling on what HAS gone well is worth the effort to move your mind out of those \u201cnever\u201d and \u201calways\u201d statements that so quickly lead you down a dark road.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here\u2019s my move toward thankfulness this week\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m thankful for the people who have helped me along in my business journey. From its earliest beginnings, I\u2019ve had colleagues and clients and partners and friends who have believed in me and helped make a way for me to build this business into what it is today. <\/span><\/p>\n

What about you? <\/span><\/p>\n

I encourage you to share your thoughts of thankfulness and stories of good times with your staff and team this week as well. <\/span><\/p>\n

If done sincerely, it will go a long way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever financial or other difficulties<\/strong> you and your <\/strong>Fulton County <\/strong>business have experienced this year, find some space for thankfulness as a team.<\/strong> In tough times, there are good things hidden, and in good times, there might be worries lurking. If you can find and enjoy the good stuff, it’ll help you and your team do well, even when things are hectic and stressful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting in the spirit of thankfulness,<\/span><\/p>\n

Mark Perlberg<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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