Chip Franks believes the world has enough people grinding through their days without joy. What it needs more of are Joyful Savages — people who’ve done the work to genuinely love being alive, even in hard seasons. After a stroke at 45 left him broken and depressed, Chip rebuilt his brain through a gratitude practice so systematic and neurologically grounded that it became something others could replicate. He’s now on a mission to help high performers transform from success without satisfaction to lives fully savored. Through The Joyful Savage Movement and the A-OK a Day Foundation, Chip is building a cultural shift — one where gratitude isn’t fluffy, it’s fierce. Chip has been endorsed by Hal Elrod (author of The Miracle Morning), James Altucher (author of Choose Yourself), and Emily Fletcher (founder of Ziva Meditation). He lives in Texas with his family.
❤️👍 Blessings and a last hurrah!
Howdy Reader!
Here are some quick Blessings from my phone at the Dallas Airport on our way to the last big family vacation as the fabulous Franks Five…as Mandy is getting married in March.
Here are the BLESSINGS!
- All of the minor miracles that happen each day. The airplanes that all land safely, the car accidents that don’t happen. The billions of peaceful interactions between humans. Just amazing.
- Water fountains. I got really hydrated before this flight.
- Vacation weight. I usually end up weighing more after a vacation. We are blessed with abundant, wonderful food. And it will get me in the gym on this trip and lots and lots of walks!
- We have some really kind children at our school. They treat each other really well and have a lot of character. Thank you!
- Fences and guards to keep our car safe while we are in another country this week! I noticed them as I was leaving the car. Security looked tight, and I appreciate that. Thank you!
And that’s it today!
You are loved, and deserving of the finest things in all of the world!
With love,
❤️👍 Chip
Love * Life * More
Chip Franks believes the world has enough people grinding through their days without joy. What it needs more of are Joyful Savages — people who’ve done the work to genuinely love being alive, even in hard seasons. After a stroke at 45 left him broken and depressed, Chip rebuilt his brain through a gratitude practice so systematic and neurologically grounded that it became something others could replicate. He’s now on a mission to help high performers transform from success without satisfaction to lives fully savored. Through The Joyful Savage Movement and the A-OK a Day Foundation, Chip is building a cultural shift — one where gratitude isn’t fluffy, it’s fierce. Chip has been endorsed by Hal Elrod (author of The Miracle Morning), James Altucher (author of Choose Yourself), and Emily Fletcher (founder of Ziva Meditation). He lives in Texas with his family.
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