Gratitude and Growth

Mike Marcus
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

Gratitude and Growth is a podcast about showing up, being real, and getting better—one step at a time. I’m Mike Marcus, and if you’ve ever found yourself stuck between “I should be grateful” and “there’s gotta be more than this,” you’re not alone. Around here, we talk about faith, mindset, leadership, and everyday life—without the fluff. Just real stories, simple truths, and honest conversations to help you grow without losing your grip on gratitude.

  1. 5d ago

    Listening

    Listening is more than hearing words. It's making people feel valued. In this episode, We share a simple perspective shift on communication, connection, and faith that might change the way you approach every conversation, including the ones you have with God.

    6 min

  2. May 28

    Thoughts are Like Magnets

    What if the thoughts you repeat every day are shaping more of your life than you realize? In this episode of Gratitude & Growth, we explore why thoughts are like magnets. Not because they magically create reality, but because they influence what we notice, how we respond, and the direction we move. We'll talk about fear, focus, gratitude, and the power of paying attention to the stories we tell ourselves. Because your thoughts may not create reality, but they absolutely shape the way you engage with it. A moment of insight that helps shift your perspective.

    8 min

  3. May 22

    Comparison

    Comparison has a way of making us abandon our own assignment. In this episode of Gratitude & Growth, we dive into how comparison steals gratitude, creates insecurity, and distracts us from the life we were actually meant to build. Stop measuring your life against everyone else’s highlight reel and start focusing on your own growth, purpose, and process.

    6 min

  4. May 14

    Every Game Starts 0-0

    Some of us are walking into today carrying yesterday’s failures, mistakes, and mindset. But every game starts 0–0. In this episode of Gratitude & Growth, we talk about fresh starts, the danger of replaying old losses, and why your mindset matters more than your past.

    5 min

  5. May 7

    Responsibility

    Some of the heaviest things we carry in life are not caused by what happened to us… but by what we refuse to take responsibility for. In this episode of Gratitude and Growth, we talk about ownership, excuses, faith, and the freedom that comes when we stop blaming and start leading.

    6 min

  6. May 2

    We Don't Fight For Victory, We Fight From Victory

    Most people go through life feeling like everything is on the line. But what if you’re not meant to fight for victory… what if you’re meant to live from it? This episode explores the shift from striving to striving from grace, and how that changes everything.

    7 min

  7. Apr 23

    Circumstances vs. Outcomes

    Your past may explain you, but it does not have to define you. In this episode, we explore how the lessons you choose from your experiences can either hold you back or move you forward.

    5 min

  8. Apr 16

    Purpose

    You can be working hard every day and still feel like something is missing. This episode explores why that happens and how shifting your perspective from tasks to purpose can change everything.

    5 min
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About

Gratitude and Growth is a podcast about showing up, being real, and getting better—one step at a time. I’m Mike Marcus, and if you’ve ever found yourself stuck between “I should be grateful” and “there’s gotta be more than this,” you’re not alone. Around here, we talk about faith, mindset, leadership, and everyday life—without the fluff. Just real stories, simple truths, and honest conversations to help you grow without losing your grip on gratitude.

Information

  • Creator
    Mike Marcus
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mike Marcus
  • Show Website
    Gratitude and Growth