Even though I’m deeply engaged in leadership development, I have to confess—I’m still prone to grumbling when I could be grateful. That’s why, for the past couple of years, “Gratefulness” has been my word of the year. As a daily reminder, I’ve placed Philippians 4:8 in strategic spots—on my desk, my mirror, my journal—anywhere my eyes might land when my heart starts to drift.
When my leadership development friends and colleagues from iWork4Him asked to interview me about my views on retirement, my instinctive response was quick and honest:
“Thanks, but no thanks. I’m not your person!”
Jim sounded surprised. “Why do you say that?”