What has inspired you to be a better, more thankful person?

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Adversity - I believe I'm more thankful for things now vs. in my youth due to obstacles that have been overcome. Surviving challenges (whether it is recovering from an injury, heartbreak, death of a loved one, job loss, etc.) are lessons learned, build character, fine-tune perspective, and make me more appreciative of what I now have.

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