The Power of Gratitude and Purpose with Mr. Thank you, John Israel Episode 20

What does it really take to live out your purpose? Is simply knowing your “why” enough—or is it about those daily choices and subtle mindset shifts that shape your entire journey?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with someone incredibly special to me—one of my personal coaches, John Israel, also known as “Mr. Thank You.” John isn’t just a successful business owner and keynote speaker; he’s on a mission to elevate the level of gratitude on the planet. But his path to purpose wasn’t always clear-cut.

We dive into his unconventional journey—from feeling overwhelmed in a high-pressure sales job to launching a gifting agency, and ultimately discovering his deeper calling through the power of gratitude. John opens up about pivotal moments in his life, like how his father’s illness pushed him to grow up fast and sparked his entrepreneurial drive, and how committing to writing five handwritten thank you cards a day for an entire year completely transformed his life.

We talk about what it really means to find the “gift” in life’s most difficult moments, how gratitude became his superpower, and how he’s built multiple income streams while staying aligned with his values.

This conversation also gets into the importance of having the right mentors and coaches, the realities of making major life pivots (yes, including the financial ups and downs!), and the moments that shaped both of our growth journeys. You'll even hear the story of how John started writing thank you notes to airline pilots—and the surprising ripple effect of that simple gesture.

Timestamps:

00:00 Honoring John's Impactful Coaching

07:44 Building Impactful Keynote Business

10:29 Seeking a Mentor and Guide

16:51 Faith and Career Challenge

24:00 Discovering Purpose Through Silence

27:31 Purpose Through Struggles

33:00 Pessimism: Illusion of Safety

37:46 The Appreciation Principle's Power

44:19 The Art of Meaningful Conversations

48:56 Embodiment: Key to Global Impact

55:30 Epitome of a Supportive Wife

01:03:42 Living Your Purpose Daily

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About the Guest

John Israel is the founder and Chief Gratitude Officer of Mr. Thank You, a consulting firm and social-impact movement based in Plano, Texas. The firm specializes in assisting both individuals and organizations to build enduring client and employee relationships through purposeful, thoughtful gestures and corporate gifting.

In 2016, John launched The Mr. Thank You Project, a personal challenge during which he committed to writing five handwritten thank-you cards every single day for an entire year—totaling 1,825 expressions of gratitude. This daily habit sparked a global movement, gaining significant media attention and inspiring organizations and individuals worldwide to embrace a culture of appreciation.

John has since become a nationally acclaimed motivational speaker and corporate coach, featured by major media outlets such as ABC News, Fox News, and Good Morning America. He also has delivered keynote presentations and workshops for global brands like Square, ReMax, Fairway Mortgage, and various industry events, where he shares his transformative gratitude methodology .

Through his work—spanning consulting, speaking engagements, and media outreach—John’s mission is clear: to elevate the global level of gratitude. By helping people and organizations integrate authentic thank-you practices into their daily lives, he encourages deeper connections, improved loyalty, and heightened emotional intelligence

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