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George Bernard Shaw - Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself

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 February 17th. Now, today is Who Shall I Be Day , which, let’s be honest, sounds like an identity crisis wrapped in a self-help book. But in reality, it’s a great excuse to reflect on who you are, who you want to be, and, most importantly, how ma...

Feb 17, 20252 min

Thomas Edison - I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t 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 February 16th. Now, today is Innovation Day, a perfect excuse to celebrate all the great ideas, breakthroughs, and—let’s be honest—some truly weird inventions that somehow made their way into our lives. Seriously, who looked at a Snuggie and thou...

Feb 16, 20253 min

Oscar Wilde - To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance

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 February 15th. Now, if yesterday was all about love, romance, and overpriced chocolate, today is… well, the opposite. Welcome to St. Skeletor’s Day —a holiday created for those who skipped Valentine’s Day, whether by choice or by fate. This is th...

Feb 15, 20253 min

Victor Hugo - The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved—loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves

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 February 14th. Now, February 14th is, of course, Valentine’s Day—a day filled with love, overpriced flowers, and last-minute chocolate runs. But for me, it’s a double whammy because it’s also my wife’s birthday. So while most people are trying to...

Feb 14, 20252 min

Edmond Rostand - A kiss is a secret told to the mouth instead of to ear

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, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, but today, my friend, is Kiss Day —a warm-up holiday, if you will. Like stretching before a workout, but way more enjoyable. Kiss Day is all about celebrating the power of a kiss, whether it’s a romantic smooch, a sweet peck on the cheek, or even one of those dramatic old-Hollywood dips that no one actual...

Feb 13, 20254 min

Virginia Satir - We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth

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 February 12th. Now, before we get into today’s quote, let’s talk about a simple act that can lower stress, boost your immune system, and even improve your heart health. No, it’s not a new fitness craze or some bizarre wellness trend—it’s hugging....

Feb 12, 20253 min

Def Leppard - It's better to burn out than fade 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 February 11th. National Guitar Day . That’s right—today we celebrate one of the greatest instruments ever invented. Whether it’s acoustic, electric, or even air guitar (no judgment), there’s something special about the sound of six strings being ...

Feb 11, 20253 min

Albert Einstein - Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity

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 February 10th. Today is National Clean Out Your Computer Day. Yep, it’s the day we’re supposed to clear out those ancient files, delete blurry vacation photos we'll never share, and maybe uninstall the software that is taking up space on your har...

Feb 10, 20252 min

C.S. Lewis - You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me

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 February 9th. Now, let’s talk about today’s holiday: Read a Book in the Bath Day. Yes, that’s a real thing. Finally, an excuse to soak in a warm tub and pretend you're being productive. It’s a day dedicated to relaxation, self-care, and—if you’re...

Feb 09, 20253 min

Napoleon Hill - Success comes to those who become success conscious

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 February 8th. Now, did you know that today is Laugh and Get Rich Day? Yes, that’s a real thing. It’s a day that encourages you to embrace humor, positivity, and, ideally, turn that good energy into financial success. Now, before you go out and tr...

Feb 08, 20253 min

Mark Twain - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society

Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for February 7th. Now, today is Working Naked Day . Yes, that’s an actual thing. And before you start freaking out about having to go to work naked... unless you are supposed to be naked for your work... I'm not going there though. The actual meaning ow Work Naked Day is a celebration of the freedom that comes with working from home—where business casual can mean whatever you wa...

Feb 07, 20253 min

Winston Churchill - A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty

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, and I'm happy you are here with me today. Now, today is Optimist Day—a day dedicated to looking on the bright side, finding silver linings, and believing that good things are always just around the corner. You know, the kind of attitude that drives p...

Feb 06, 20254 min

Will Rogers - Everything is funny, as long as it is happening to somebody else

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 February 5th. Now, hold your breath—because today we have a truly fragrant occasion... National Fart Day! That’s right—an entire day dedicated to nature’s little air horns. Whether you find them hilarious, horrifying, or something in between, the...

Feb 05, 20253 min

Edith Sitwell - Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home

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 February 4th. Now, let’s get cozy because today is National Sweater Day. Yes, it’s the one day where wearing your comfiest knitwear isn’t just acceptable—it’s encouraged. Whether you’re rocking a chic cardigan or that questionable wool monstrosit...

Feb 04, 20253 min

Edith Wharton – My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet

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 February 3rd. Today is Doggy Date Night – the perfect opportunity to give your furry companion some extra love and attention. Whether it’s a scenic walk, a movie night with belly rubs, or just letting them steal the blanket for once, today is a...

Feb 03, 20253 min

Maya Angelou – Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better

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 February 2nd. Today we’re celebrating Self Renewal Day. It’s like giving yourself permission to hit “refresh” on your life—without needing to install a software update or delete all your cookies. Whether it’s tackling a lingering habit or simpl...

Feb 02, 20253 min

Jorge Luis Borges – I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library

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 February 1st. You know, they say every day is a chance to learn something new, and I think today's holiday is the perfect reminder of that. It's Take Your Kid to the Library Day! Now, even if you don’t have kids—or maybe you are someone’s kid, te...

Feb 01, 20254 min

Dr. Seuss – Fun is Good

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 31st. Now, let me ask you: How often do you feel like work is more of a chore than a joy? If you’re nodding, don’t worry—you’re not alone. But today might be your chance to change that mindset, because it’s National Have Fun at Work Day! ...

Jan 31, 20254 min

Stephen Covey – Sharpen the Saw

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 30th. Here’s a fun one for you – today is National Escape Day . It’s the perfect excuse to step away from your routine and recharge. Whether that means unplugging for an hour or planning an epic getaway, the idea is simple: sometimes, y...

Jan 30, 20253 min

Mark Twain – Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect

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 29th. Now, let me ask you something: have you ever had an idea so bold, so unconventional, that people looked at you like you'd just suggested wearing socks with sandals? Well, if you have, you’re in good company, because today is Freethi...

Jan 29, 20254 min

Coretta Scott King - The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members

he 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 28th. Now, today is Global Community Engagement Day . It’s a day to celebrate the power of coming together and contributing to something bigger than yourself, whether that’s building a stronger neighborhood, connecting through shared int...

Jan 28, 20254 min

Ludwig Wittgentein - If people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done

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 27th. Today we celebrate Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. Yes, bubble wrap—the greatest stress reliever ever invented. Because let's be honest, nothing beats the sheer joy of popping those little air pockets one by one. It’s silly, it’s sati...

Jan 27, 20253 min

R. Buckminster Fuller - We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims

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 26th. Now, let’s talk about today’s holiday: National Environmental Education Day . It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about the environment, but also to inspire innovation and action. And no, it’s not about makin...

Jan 26, 20254 min

Noah Kagan – Tacos are a gateway drug to success

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 25th. So, here’s a little behind-the-scenes trivia for you. My first thought for today’s holiday was to celebrate National Opposite Day . After all, it’s fun, clever, and a bit chaotic—right up my alley. But then, I did the opposite of my...

Jan 25, 20253 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 January 24th. Now, today isn’t just any ordinary day—it’s Just Do It Day ! A perfect excuse to tackle those annoying tasks you’ve been avoiding. Cleaning out the garage? Responding to that email? Starting your fitness routine? Yep, today’s the da...

Jan 24, 20254 min

Fitzhugh Dodson - Goals that are not written down are just wishes

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 23rd. Let’s get right to it: today is National Handwriting Day . Now, don’t worry—I’m not about to ask you to write an essay in cursive. This day is about celebrating the power of putting pen to paper, something that’s becoming rare in ou...

Jan 23, 20253 min

Grace Hansen – Don’t be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin

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 22nd. Now, today is Celebration of Life Day , a day dedicated to cherishing the beauty of life. It was created by Ronald Reagan and was initially a pro life / anti abortion message but has evolved into a day where we just appreciate bei...

Jan 22, 20253 min

Henny Youngman - If at first you don't succeed... so much for skydiving

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 21st. Now, did you know today is National One-Liner Day ? It’s the perfect day to appreciate the power of a single, snappy sentence that can leave you laughing or thinking for hours. Speaking of one-liners let’s get to today’s quote. It...

Jan 21, 20255 min

Henry David Thoreau – An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day

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 20th. Let’s get your day started on the right foot—literally. Today is National Take a Walk Day! Yes, it’s a whole day dedicated to lacing up your shoes and heading outside for a stroll. Now, wa...

Jan 20, 20254 min

Oscar Wilde - An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all

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 19th. Did you know that today is Artist as Outlaw Day? This day celebrates the daring souls who shake up the world with their creativity—the ones who see boundaries as suggestions, not rules. Hi...

Jan 19, 20253 min
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