How do you balance gratitude with the drive for more?    In this episode, B.I.G Dreamz dives into this question with standup comedian AJ Foster, who’s toured with Jay Pharoah and appeared on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network and MTV. AJ opens up about his journey in comedy, sharing how he finds gratitude even while chasing big ambitions.   From the leap of faith into full-time comedy to the people that keep him grounded, AJ reveals how he stays motivated without losing sight of what matters. He talks about transforming life’s challenges into art, balancing contentment with drive, and choosing inner peace over the allure of controversy. Packed with humor and real-life wisdom, this episode offers fresh inspiration to help you find your own balance between gratitude and ambition.   “It’s tough to find that balance… trying to appreciate how far you’ve come, but also still having the ambition to keep the goals in sight of all the things you still want to accomplish” - AJ   You’ll leave this episode with…   Insights on how to be grateful even when you’re striving for more   A fresh perspective on how to make ambition and gratitude truly coexist   The story of AJ Foster, a comedian who’s appeared on FOX, MTV, and Kevin Hart’s LOL Network   A clear definition of gratitude—and how it influences your mindset   Ways to show gratitude to yourself instead of being overly self-critical   Insights into the people AJ is grateful for and how he stays motivated when times get tough   How AJ turns life’s biggest challenges into comedy material   The pivotal moment when AJ decided to go all-in on his comedy career   A look at AJ’s process for creating and fine-tuning his comedy bits   Reflections on AJ’s struggle with greed versus ambition and how inner peace sometimes outweighs the spotlight   The Manhood Experiment that will help you step into gratitude   -----   Leave a Review: 
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