There’s something about the week before Thanksgiving that always hits differently.
Emails slow down (slightly). Coffee tastes a bit sweeter. And even the busiest entrepreneurs start reflecting; not just on what they’ve done, but what they’ve become.
Because running a business isn’t just about profit and loss. It’s about lessons learned, habits built, and the people who helped you get through the parts that nearly broke you.
So this year, instead of listing what I’m thankful for, I started thinking about what I’m grateful to leave behind.
What I’m Thankful For
???? Clients who trust the process.
The ones who ask smart questions, take ownership, and show up ready to learn. You’re the reason I love what I do.
???? The conversations that turn into clarity.
Every time someone says, “Ohhh… now I get it,” I’m reminded that financial education is empowerment — not punishment.
???? Messy books and brave people.
Because behind every spreadsheet disaster is a business owner brave enough to face it. And that’s where transformation starts.
☕ My community — the doers, dreamers, and chaos goblins.
You make the long days lighter, the hard work worth it, and the spreadsheets occasionally funny.
What I’m Leaving Behind
⏰ The myth of ‘catching up.’
There’s no such thing. You’re either building or you’re avoiding. This year taught me to stop chasing the illusion of “caught up” and focus on moving forward.
???? Comparing timelines.
Your business doesn’t need to match anyone else’s highlight reel. You’re not behind, you’re just on your own damn schedule.
???? Apologizing for ambition.
You can be grateful and hungry for more. The two can coexist beautifully.
???? Overanalyzing the past.
Reflection is powerful. Rumination is quicksand. This year, I’m taking the lessons and leaving the guilt.
Here’s to Gratitude, Growth, and Grace
As we slide into the last stretch of the year, I hope you take a moment to celebrate, not just the big wins, but the quiet resilience that got you here.
You’ve kept going. You’ve learned. You’ve grown.
And that, my friend, is something to be deeply thankful for.
