Grace, Grit & Gratitude
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endures forever.”
Gratitude has a way of grounding us. As another Thanksgiving arrives, it marks not only a holiday but a milestone in the journey of Time Out with the Sports Doctor. Five years of conversations, growth, and a community that continues to show up with intention, this alone is something worth pausing for.
This season reminds us that thankfulness isn’t about what we’ve accumulated or accomplished. It’s about the posture of the heart. Some enter the holidays with joy, while others carry the weight of loss, financial pressure, or unmet expectations. That’s why gratitude requires more than happiness, it requires perspective.
In this Thanksgiving episode, I take a moment to slow down and share what gratitude means to me this year, through the highs, the challenges, and the reminders of God’s goodness. I talk about the three areas I'm most thankful for...my family, my faith, and the future that’s starting to unfold in ways I never expected. My hope is that this episode helps you pause, reflect on your own growth, and enter the holiday season with a lighter heart and a renewed sense of gratitude.
“Do the things that others won’t do so you can have and live the way that others cannot live.” - Dr. Derrick Burgess
Topics Covered:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:30) Why Thanksgiving is about gratitude
(00:02:27) Psalm 107: A reminder to give thanks in every season
(00:04:41) Family, Faith, and Future
(00:06:03) Keeping family first through career and life demands
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(00:11:29) Faith: Knowing your story is God-written
(00:14:40) Future: Stewarding small things well so bigger doors open
(00:17:00) Exciting updates coming soon
(00:17:38) Thank you for being part of this community
Key Takeaways:
“It’s not about how much you have massed over the years. It’s not about all the things you’ve achieved. It’s about coming with a grateful heart.”
“Some people really think there’s a direct correlation between being happy and being thankful. In my mind, they’re two totally different entities.”
“No matter what you’re going through… give thanks with gratitude to our God who is for us and not against us, who wants to see us win and not see us lose.”
“We have a God who loves us in spite of our wrongdoings, who loves us in spite of our shortcomings.”
“I make time for my children. No matter what’s going on in my life or my career, children and my family are at the top.”
Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:
Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.derrickburgess243
Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com
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