Gratitude changes everything—from your attitude to your performance. In this episode, Mikel shows you how shifting from “I have to” to “I get to” unlocks joy, resilience, and spiritual strength.
We live in a culture obsessed with hustle—but hustle can’t produce joy. In this uplifting episode of Daily Fox Fuel, Mikel unpacks why gratitude is more powerful than grind and how it can shift your perspective from obligation to opportunity. Drawing from Psalms and 1 Thessalonians 5:18, he shows that choosing thankfulness is not about ignoring hardship—it’s about reframing it. Gratitude strengthens your spirit, increases resilience, and reminds you that you get to be part of what God is building. This episode will inspire you to pause, reflect on what you’re grateful for, and thank the people who make your current season possible.
00:00 – Welcome to the Daily Fox Fuel
00:17 – Gratitude Unlocks More Than Hustle
00:45 – The Limits of Hustle Culture
01:06 – Choosing Joy and Gratitude
01:42 – Reframing Your Perspective
02:19 – “I Get To” Movement
03:56 – Gratitude and Resilience (Harvard Research)
04:14 – Gym Story: Choosing Gratitude Daily
05:03 – Psalms: This Is the Day the Lord Has Made
05:08 – 1 Thessalonians 5:18: Give Thanks in All Circumstances
05:37 – Gratitude Strengthens Your Spirit
05:50 – Today’s Challenge: Think and Speak Gratitude
06:47 – Share & Stay Foxy
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Gratitude unlocks what hustle can’t—joy, peace, and resilience. Mikel reminds us that while our brains are wired to look for the negative, we can choose to reframe our perspective and see every challenge as an opportunity. This shift from “I have to” to “I get to” transforms your mindset from obligation to gratitude.
Scripture calls us to give thanks in all circumstances, not just when things are easy. Gratitude doesn’t slow you down—it strengthens your spirit and helps you keep going. Today, take a moment to reflect on what you’re grateful for, then thank someone out loud for their part in your journey.