Gratitude Focus: Good use of time

Reflection/Why I’m Grateful:

Today I’m grateful for how I used my time on the plane. I hopped on a flight to Boston to spend about a week in the area, and during the two-hour flight, I made meaningful progress on something that’s been on my list since late August — revising the draft of my children’s book.

Out of 110 pages, I reviewed about 80. That felt good. It felt productive.

When I edit, I use a process that helps me focus deeply — I have the document read aloud to me while I read along. It’s almost like running two checks at once: I can see and hear what works, what flows, and what needs to be refined. It’s one of the ways I do my best thinking.

I’m truly excited about this children’s book. It’s an opportunity to translate the core messages of Twice Over a Man for a younger audience — lessons that apply whether you’re a child, a student, or deep into your career.

Lately, I’ve been in a season of growth — working hard to honor time and make sure each moment yields something meaningful.

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
— Psalm 90:12

How are you honoring your time today so that it yields growth tomorrow?. 

Question for Reflection

 

Hi, I’m Orvin Kimbrough, volunteer, board director, chairman, and CEO. I help professionals move from feeling stuck to being strengthened by reshaping how they think, lead, and live. My work focuses on confidence, leadership, and influence through mindset shifts, expanded networks, and bold, values-aligned action. My perspective is rooted in lived experience, from growing up in foster care to leading complex institutions as a CEO and shaped by faith, resilience, and a deep belief in human potential.

Rectangle 19461

Books for Every Stage

Twice Over a Man

A memoir often described as a leadership guide wrapped in an honest, relatable story of perseverance, healing, and growth. It explores how pain can be reframed into purpose and how ordinary people build meaningful lives through courage and clarity.

More Than a Conqueror

Written for teens and young adults, this book encourages confidence, resilience, and identity formation during the years when self-belief is being shaped.

Ward and the State

A children’s book that gently introduces big ideas like belonging, courage, and hope, helping young readers see themselves as more than their circumstances

INTRODUCING: The Thriver’s Path™

This blog is part of The Thriver’s Path™—a growing ecosystem of writing, courses, reflections, and community designed to help people of all ages reframe their thinking, reclaim their agency, and take their next meaningful move.

→ Ready for your next move?

Explore more writings, resources, and ways to engage at orvinkimbrough.com, or join the conversation inside the Thrivers Club™ community.

Enjoyed this post?

Stay connected and continue the journey with insights on leadership, growth, resilience, and intentional living delivered straight to your inbox.

Typing+Blog+Still

Subscribe to the Leadership Insights Newsletter and receive:

Subscribe
  • Thought-provoking reflections and leadership perspectives
  • Practical strategies for personal and professional growth
  • Monthly insights and inspiration
  • Early announcements and updates from The Thrivers Path™
Tags: Gratitude