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What does it mean?
Remember gifts received, forget gifts given.
In plain terms
Be grateful for help, stop expecting thanks.
What can you take from it?
Practice gratitude without expectation.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • teamwork

Putting it to work

  • gratitude journal

Questions to consider

  • Who helped me?
  • Do I expect thanks?

Another view

Some gratitude helps.

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