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Henry Van Dyke – Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 18th. Now, let’s talk about something many of us have: that little stash of unused gift cards sitting somewhere, just waiting to see the light of day. I know we have a stash... If you do too t...

Jan 18, 20254 min

Richard Koch – The 80/20 principle asserts that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 17th. Now, here’s the thing about January 17th: it’s Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day . That’s right—today is the unofficial holiday that gives you permission to scrap those ambitious goals you ...

Jan 17, 20254 min

Blaise Pascal – All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 16th. Let’s dive right in. Today is National Nothing Day . Yes, it’s a real thing, and it’s been around since 1973. The idea is to do… absolutely nothing. No celebrating, no recognizing—just not...

Jan 16, 20253 min

Benjamin Bratt – Sometimes a little comfort food can go a long way

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 15th. Now, here’s some food for thought: it’s National Bagel Day! Today, we celebrate that doughy, delicious, circular comfort food that has been a breakfast staple for generations. Whether yo...

Jan 15, 20254 min

Jordan Peterson – Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 14th. It’s a big day for decluttering and thinking clearly, because today is National Organize Your Home Day, a chance to tidy up our living spaces and our minds—two things that go hand in han...

Jan 14, 20254 min

Joshua Becker – Minimalism isn’t about removing things you love. It’s about removing the things that distract you from the things you love

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 13th. So, let me ask you: how does your desk look right now? Be honest. Are you gazing at a serene workspace, or are you nervously eyeing that leaning tower of papers threatening to crush your...

Jan 13, 20254 min

Zig Ziggler – People do not wander around and find themselves at the top of Mount Everest. You have to climb there

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 12th. Let’s dive in and make this morning a little brighter and a whole lot more intentional. Today is Stick To Your New Year’s Resolutions Day—a timely nudge to remind you about those goals you...

Jan 12, 20253 min

Bill Hybels – Vison is a picture of the future that produces passion

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 11st. By this point in January, the glitter of New Year’s celebrations has faded, and if you’re like most people, those resolutions might already be gathering dust. But don’t worry—today’s a cha...

Jan 11, 20254 min

John Wooden – Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 10th. Now, let's dive in. Today is Quitters Day, which, on the surface, sounds a little grim, doesn’t it? This is the day when people are most likely to give up on their New Year’s resolutions...

Jan 10, 20254 min

Pearl Strachan Hurd – Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 9th. Did you know that today is National Word Nerd Day? Yes, it’s a real thing, and honestly, it might just be the most poetic day of the year—pun intended. If you’ve ever found yourself getting...

Jan 09, 20254 min

Mother Teresa – Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 8th. Did you know today is National JoyGerm Day ? It’s a day dedicated to spreading joy and positivity like a contagious, feel-good epidemic. The best part? No hand sanitizer needed. JoyGerms th...

Jan 08, 20253 min

Oprah Winfrey – A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 7th. Did you know that today is I Am a Mentor Day? It’s a day to celebrate the role mentors play in shaping lives. Whether it’s guiding someone in their career, offering life advice, or simply b...

Jan 07, 20253 min

Maya Angelou – If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 6th. Let’s talk about Mondays. Specifically, today’s holiday: Thank God It’s Monday Day . Yes, today is about turning the tide on Mondays, a day that’s earned a reputation as the worst of the we...

Jan 06, 20256 min

Stephen R. Covey – Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 5th. Did you know that today is the National Day of Dialogue ? A day dedicated to fostering understanding, connection, and meaningful communication. It’s a reminder that when we sit down and tru...

Jan 05, 20253 min

Milton H. Erickson – You use hypnosis not as a cure but as a means of establishing a favorable climate in which to learn

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME [SmartQuizBuilder id=39][/SmartQuizBuilder] Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for January 4th. Today, we celebrate World Hypnotism Day, a day dedicated to demystifying hypnosis and highlighting its potential benefits. Hypnotism often gets a bad rap thanks to Hollywood’s dramatic port...

Jan 04, 20254 min

John Sarno – The fact that the mind can make the body sick is not a new idea; what is new is that the mind can make the body well

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 January 3rd. Now, today we celebrate International Mind-Body Wellness Day. It’s the perfect time to acknowledge the intricate dance between your thoughts, feelings, and physical health. It’s also smack in the middle of New Year’s Resolutions Week...

Jan 03, 20257 min

Jim Rohn - Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going

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 January 2nd. Today is Motivation and Inspiration Day, which seems perfectly timed. January 1st is for dreaming big, and January 2nd is for rolling up your sleeves. Since it’s also New Year’s Resolutions Week, this is the perfect moment to commi...

Jan 02, 20254 min

Kenneth Blanchard - There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results

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 January 1st. Happy New Year. Can you believe it is 2025! It’s the start of a brand-new year and a brand-new month. January sets the stage for fresh beginnings, and January is National Mentoring Month—a reminder of how guidance and support can hel...

Jan 01, 20254 min

Melody Beattie - The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals

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 31st. We are standing on the brink of a brand-new year. It’s New Year’s Eve, which means tonight’s about glitter, resolutions, and at least one person incorrectly counting down from 11 instead of 10. New Year’s Eve isn’t just about cha...

Dec 31, 20244 min

C.S. Lewis - You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream

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 30th. With just one day left in the year, it’s the perfect time to celebrate National New Year’s Resolution Planning Day. This holiday exists to give you the chance to map out the promises you’ll make to yourself for next year—before the...

Dec 30, 20245 min

Benjamin Franklin - Well done is better than well said

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 29th. Did you know it’s Still Need To Do Day? That’s right, today is a gentle—or not-so-gentle—reminder to deal with those lingering tasks before the year wraps up. Whether it’s filing away important paperwork, clearing out your email in...

Dec 29, 20242 min

Rumi - Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd

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 28th. Now, here’s a question: when was the last time you called a friend, just because? No agenda, no reason—just to check in and share a laugh. If you’re struggling to remember, don’t worry—you’re not alone. That’s exactly why today is ...

Dec 28, 20243 min

Vincent Van Gogh - What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"

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 27th. Now that Christmas has come and gone, it’s time to shift gears slightly—while still enjoying the magic of the season. Speaking of magic, today is National Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day! Whether you’re a seasoned pro with scissors or ...

Dec 27, 20243 min

Will Rogers - Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like

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 26th. So, today is Boxing Day! No, it’s not about putting on gloves and stepping into the squared circle—although if you’ve ever been in the electronics aisle during a big sale, it can devolve into just that. Boxing Day has its origins...

Dec 26, 20244 min

The Grinch - Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more

Welcome to The Daily QuTote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 25th. Merry Christmas to you! Whether you’re celebrating the birth of Jesus, the start of Hanukkah tonight, or just soaking up the festive magic of Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty, today is about really only about one thing: spending time with loved ones, embracing gratitude and the spirit of play. And speaking of play, let’s not forget A’Phabet Day, or as some wordsm...

Dec 25, 20244 min

Norman Vincent Peale - Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful

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 24th! It’s Christmas Eve —a day that feels like the climax of the holiday season. Until next week when we have another Big One - News Years... Whether you’re wrapping gifts, preparing a feast, or just soaking in the magic, there’s someth...

Dec 24, 20243 min

Frank Costanza - I got a lot of problems with you people, and now you’re gonna hear about 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 23rd. Now, you might be wondering, “What’s the holiday we are celebrating today?” Well, let me tell you—it’s Festivus! That’s right, the holiday “for the rest of us,” made famous by the sitcom Seinfeld. It’s a day to embrace simplicity, ...

Dec 23, 20243 min

Galileo Galilei - Mathematics is the language with which God has written the universe

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 22nd. Now, today is Mathematics Day, a day dedicated to celebrating al l those equations and algorithms that help make sure your favorite snack company knows how many chips to short yoGalile o Galileiu in every bag. But before we dive ...

Dec 22, 20244 min

Pablo Picasso - Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist

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 21st. Today is Don't Make Your Bed Day ... And to be honest some days don't leave me much choice... like National Oat Muffin Day... really that was the best for that day! But today there are so many great national holidays to celebrate—S...

Dec 21, 20244 min

Bernard Suits - Playing a game is the voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles

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 20th. Did you know today is Games Day? That’s right—a whole day to celebrate the fun, creativity, and sometimes competitive chaos of games. Whether it’s board games, video games, or even that game of charades that always devolves into an...

Dec 20, 20243 min
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