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Henry David Thoreau - Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 19th. Today is National Oatmeal Muffin Day. Now, I know what you’re thinking: oatmeal muffins? That’s today’s big celebration? It may not be fireworks and parades, but let’s not underestimate the quiet power of oatmeal muffins. They’re...

Dec 19, 20243 min

Dr. Gregory House - If you're not willing to look stupid, nothing great is ever going to happen

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Today is December 18th, and welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, and I’m happy you’re here with me today. So, let’s talk about today’s special occasions. First up, it’s National Bake Cookies Day. The universe has officially given you permission to consume far too many chocolate chip coo...

Dec 18, 20243 min

Céline Dion – Life imposes things on you that you can’t control, but you still have the choice of how you’re going to live through it

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 17th. Today is National Maple Syrup Day, a day to honor one of the sweetest gifts from nature—and one that’s practically a Canadian national treasure. Maple syrup isn’t just for pancakes and waffles or yogurt, ice cream, whip cream and b...

Dec 17, 20243 min

Robert Collier - Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 16th. Now, I have two fantastic reasons to celebrate today. First, it’s National Chocolate Covered Anything Day—a day to embrace the universal truth that if you can dip it, drizzle it, or coat it in chocolate, it instantly becomes better...

Dec 16, 20244 min

Marilyn Monroe - Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 15th. Let me ask you this: Are you wearing something so gloriously hideous that it could stop traffic? If not, you might want to go raid your closet because today is Ugly Sweater Day . Yes, it’s the one day a year when looking like a w...

Dec 15, 20243 min

Ralph Waldo Emerson - You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 14th. Now, let me ask you a quick question: Have you done more good today? No pressure—it’s still early. But here’s why I ask: December 14th is More Good Today Day! It’s a day to be intentional about doing something kind, helpful, or u...

Dec 14, 20243 min

A. A. Milne - Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 13th... Now, let’s get this out of the way: it’s Friday the 13th. Cue the ominous music. But before you start avoiding ladders, black cats, or whatever you think brings bad luck, let’s add some sweetness to this potentially spooky day—it...

Dec 13, 20244 min

Ban Ki-moon - Health is a human right, not a privilege

Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 12th. Did you know today is International Universal Health Coverage Day? It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of accessible healthcare for everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from. Because, let’s be honest—whether it’s a broken arm or that mysterious cough you’ve convinced yourself is just "seasonal allergies," we all need hea...

Dec 12, 20243 min

Steve Jobs – Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 11th. Did you know it’s National App Day? That’s right—a day dedicated to celebrating all those apps that make life easier, more entertaining, or occasionally just downright baffling. From ordering coffee to tracking your sleep patterns,...

Dec 11, 20243 min

Grace Hopper - The most dangerous phrase in the language is, ‘We’ve always done it this way

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 10th. Now, let’s dig into today’s holiday: International Shareware Day . That’s right—today, we celebrate the unsung heroes of software development: those creators who release their work into the wild with a simple ask—“Try it out, and i...

Dec 10, 20244 min

George Eliot - Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 9th. Today is International Day of Veterinary Medicine. It’s a day to recognize the brilliant minds and compassionate hearts that keep animals healthy and happy. From saving a parakeet with a sneeze to treating a tiger with a toothache...

Dec 09, 20243 min

Doc Emmet Brown - Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 8th. Thanks for being here today... Or should I say… back here? Forward here? What year is it now? It’s Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day, so honestly, it’s all relative. That’s right, today is your official excuse to wear a trench coat,...

Dec 08, 20244 min

Benjamin Franklin - Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 7th. Now, it’s National Letter Writing Day, a celebration of the lost art of writing letters. You know, letters—the prehistoric emails that required a stamp, an envelope, and sometimes, suspiciously neat handwriting if you were trying to...

Dec 07, 20243 min

Eleanor Roosevelt - Do what you feel in your heart to be right—for you'll be criticized anyway

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 6th... Let’s lace up and step into today’s daily dose of inspiration. Today's holiday is both practical and oddly specific... Put on Your Own Shoes Day? That’s right—a day dedicated to reminding you that, at some point, you’ve got to sto...

Dec 06, 20244 min

Elizabeth Andrew - Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 5th. Let’s dive into what makes today special—it’s International Volunteer Day! A day to celebrate the unsung heroes who donate their time and energy to make the world a better place. Whether it’s organizing charity events, helping out a...

Dec 05, 20244 min

Maimonides – The risk of a wrong decision is preferable to the terror of indecision

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 4th. National Dice Day. And no... I'm not talking about the Dice Man... Yo! It’s a celebration of those tiny, unassuming cubes that have made their way into everything from ancient rituals to modern board games. Whether they’re deciding ...

Dec 04, 20244 min

Anne Frank – No one has ever become poor by giving

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 3rd. Today is the National Day of Giving, a reminder that the heart of the holiday season isn’t about getting but about the giving. It’s about the joy of giving—your time, your kindness, or your resources—to make the world just a little ...

Dec 03, 20242 min

Charles Darwin – It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change

Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern for December 2nd. Today, we’re raising a toast to two fantastic holidays: National Mutt Day—a day dedicated to celebrating the charm and uniqueness of mixed-breed dogs and National Bartender Day. It’s a chance to celebrate both the lovable, quirky mixed-breed dogs who bring so much joy into our lives and the hardworking bartenders who know how to pour a perfect drink—and sometime...

Dec 02, 20243 min

Unknown Author - "An Apple a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away"

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 1st. Today is Eat a Red Apple Day! It’s a celebration of one of the world’s most iconic fruits. From being a symbol of health, temptation, and even knowledge, apples have quite the reputation. Whether you love them crisp, sweet, or with ...

Dec 01, 20244 min

Chris Guillebeau – If you make your business about helping others, you’ll always have plenty of work

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for November 30th. Today is Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting the small, local businesses that make our communities unique. They’re the little engines that could—the ones fueling creativity, perseverance, and the ...

Nov 30, 20244 min

Mahatma Gandhi – There is more to life than increasing its speed

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for November 29th. Whether you’re out chasing deals or questioning the very concept of consumerism, you’ve picked the right moment to pause and reflect. Segment: National Holidays Today is a fascinating mash-up of two very different national holidays...

Nov 29, 20244 min

Henry David Thoreau - Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern for November 28th. Today’s national holiday is a treat for both the soul and the stomach. It’s National French Toast Day! A day to celebrate that golden-brown masterpiece of breakfast – the perfect blend of crispy, soft, and just a little sweet. Fre...

Nov 28, 20243 min

Sherman Alexie - When you stop to listen to a jukebox, you stop to listen to a community

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to the Daily Quote, a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host Andrew McGivern for November 27th. Let’s get the groove going, because today is National Jukebox Day—a celebration of those magical machines that turned diners and dive bars into dance floors. It’s the day to remember the coin-operated symphonies that let you pick yo...

Nov 27, 20244 min

Charles M. Schultz - Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Today is November 26th, and welcome to The Daily Quote —a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, and I’m happy you’re here with me today. Now, today is Good Grief Day, a holiday that celebrates the humor, wisdom, and legacy of Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts . If you’re hearing Snoopy’s happy dance in your ...

Nov 26, 20243 min

Rob Delaney - The worst part about being a parent is when one of your kids farts and you have to pretend it wasn’t cool

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for November 25th. Today is National Play Day with Dad. Whether it’s building an epic pillow fort, teaming up for a video game, or letting Dad demonstrate how not to ride a skateboard... I had a bruised hip bone when I did my epic demo. This is a d...

Nov 25, 20244 min

Maya Angelou - You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for November 24th. Today’s holiday is one of my personal favorites: Celebrate Your Own Unique Talent Day. This is the perfect excuse to embrace what makes you stand out, whether you’re the master of telling dad jokes, an expert in parallel parking,...

Nov 24, 20243 min

Dean Koontz – Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern for November 23rd. We’re celebrating Be Thankful for My Dog Day, and honestly, what better time to reflect on how our furry friends bring joy, love, and maybe a few chewed-up shoes into our lives? It’s also Wofenoot Day, a quirky celebration of kindne...

Nov 23, 20243 min

Oscar Wilde - Be yourself; everyone else is already taken

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for November 22nd. Let’s dive in. Today is Love Your Freckles Day! Yes, a day to celebrate those delightful little marks that make you one-of-a-kind. Freckles are like nature’s artwork—a touch of individuality sprinkled on your skin. Whether you’ve g...

Nov 22, 20242 min

Edward Abbey - Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern for November 21st. Now, did you know today is Use Less Stuff Day? It’s a day that gently nudges us to rethink our habits, declutter our lives, and consider whether we really need another “just in case” kitchen gadget. You know the one I mean—it’s been...

Nov 21, 20244 min

Albert Einstein – If at first the idea is not absurd then there is no hope for it

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME Today is November 20th, and welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and I'm happy you're here with me today. Today is National Absurdity Day. Yes, you heard that right—a whole day dedicated to celebrating the delightfully nonsensical, the hilariously irrational, and the wildly unexpected. ...

Nov 20, 20243 min
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