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Leonardo da Vinci - Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication

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 May 18th. Today is No Dirty Dishes Day . It’s a day dedicated to not scraping dried cheese off a plate. A day that encourages you to embrace disposable dining or, better yet, eat out and let someone else worry about soap and sponges. In short—i...

May 18, 20253 min

Anonomous - Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly

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 May 17th. Now, did you pack your towel? Because today is National Learn to Swim Day – a day created to remind you that it's never too late to ditch the floaties and dive into something new. Learning to swim isn’t just about staying afloat in wa...

May 17, 20252 min

Albert Einstein - Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world

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 May 16th. Now, I don't know if you've ever owned a packet of powder that promised to bring tiny underwater lifeforms to your kitchen counter, but today we celebrate just that level of whimsical wonder— National Sea Monkey Day . Yes, Sea Monkeys...

May 16, 20254 min

Jane Howard - Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for May 15th. It’s International Family Day – a day to celebrate the people who know all your embarrassing childhood stories and insist on bringing them up every holiday dinner. Whether you're part of a big, loud clan or a quiet, tight-knit unit, today’s about recognizing the connections that shape us most deeply – for better or worse. So in the spirit of family, here’s your q...

May 15, 20253 min

M.K. Clinton - The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog

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 May 14th. Today is B ond with Your Dog Day —a celebration for those of us who know that the best therapist has fur and four legs. It’s the perfect excuse to spoil your dog a little more than usual. Not that you need an excuse, right? Whether it...

May 14, 20253 min

Anna Lappé -Every time you spend money, you're casting a vote for the kind of world you want.

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 May 13th. Now, you might be wondering, "Isn't May 13th just another Tuesday?" Well, not quite. Today is National Fair Trade Day —a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of fair compensation and ethical treatment for workers around the globe...

May 13, 20252 min

Lady Bird Johnson - The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share

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 May 12th, 2025 It’s International Plant Health Day , which—let’s be honest—doesn’t exactly scream “party” at first glance. But before you scroll on in search of National Donut Day, give plants a second to plead their case. They're the unsung he...

May 12, 20254 min

Cardinal Mermillod - A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take

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 May 11th. Today is Mother’s Day —a holiday that reminds you of two important truths: one, moms are basically superheroes without capes, and two, brunch reservations should never be left to the last minute. In honor of this day, I’ve chosen a qu...

May 11, 20253 min

Richard Branson - A big business starts small

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 May 10th. Now, today is National Small Business Day , a day that gives a well-deserved nod to the local heroes who make your favorite coffee just right, fix your weird computer issues with Jedi-like precision, or know your dog’s name better tha...

May 10, 20252 min

Margaret Atwood - A word after a word after a word is power

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 May 9th. Now, today is Alphabet Magnet Day . Yes – the very same colorful letters that cling to your refrigerator and spell out things like “buy milk,” “don’t forget lunch,” or, if you're particularly creative – spell your own name or a coded m...

May 09, 20252 min

Bruce Lee - Don’t speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn’t know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells—that’s why it’s called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself, and you can change your life

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 May 8th. So today is Reward Yourself Day , which might just be my new favorite holiday. It's that one special day where treating yourself to something nice isn't called "procrastination" or "emotional spending" —it's called celebrating personal...

May 08, 20254 min

Rick Steves - Travel is rich with learning opportunities, and the ultimate souvenir is a broader perspective

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 May 7th. Today is National Tourism Day — a reminder that the world is a pretty big place, and your couch, as comfortable as it might be, is not the most exciting destination on the map. Whether you’re a passport-stamper, a road trip warrior, or ...

May 07, 20253 min

Carl Jung - One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings

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 May 6th. It’s National Teachers Day , and if there were ever a day to thank someone who had the patience to explain long division more than once without flipping a desk, this is it. Teachers are the unsung heroes of our society — expected to be...

May 06, 20252 min

Beyoncé - Power is not given to you. You have to take 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 May 5th. Today is Revenge of the 5th — the lesser-known but no less dramatic sequel to Star Wars Day. While May the 4th celebrates the light side of the Force, today is all about the darker, sassier sibling — the Sith. So if you woke up feeling...

May 05, 20253 min

George Lucas Quote - Your focus becomes your reality

The Daily Quote podcast page The Great News Podcast page The Great News Letter Voicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474 CONTACT ME This is an encore presentation episode from last year modified only to bring it up to date! Originally posted May 4th, 2024 Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and we would be honoured that you would join us! A long time a ago... in a secret podcast studio far, far away. The daily Quot...

May 04, 20253 min

Stan Lee - That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt a real superhero

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 May 3rd. Today is Free Comic Book Day . Yes, an actual holiday where walking into a store, grabbing a colorful story packed with heroes and explosions, and not paying a dime is totally normal. Honestly, it's the closest you and I will ever get ...

May 03, 20253 min

Sam Levenson - Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together

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 May 2nd. Today is National Brothers and Sisters Day , a chance to reflect on the people who shared your childhood, your secrets, and possibly a fair share of bruises and blackmail material. Whether you’re the responsible oldest, the underestima...

May 02, 20253 min

Oprah Winfrey - You become what you believe

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 May 1st. Now, May 1st brings us National Mantra Day , a time to reflect on the words that guide you—those short, powerful phrases you whisper to yourself when the going gets tough or when you need to find your center amid the chaos of daily lif...

May 01, 20253 min

Albert Einstein – If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales

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 April 30th. Today marks Day of the Child , and it’s not just about celebrating kids—it’s about investing in their future by fostering a lifelong love of reading. This day highlights the importance of helping children develop the habit of pickin...

Apr 30, 20252 min

Charles Darwin - It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one most adaptable to change

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 April 29th. Today, you and I are recognizing two important and oddly connected celebrations: National Supply Chain Day and National Viral Video Day. Now, I know what you’re thinking – supply chains and viral videos? Not exactly peanut butter an...

Apr 29, 20254 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 April 28th. Today, we’re celebrating Global Pay It Forward Day , a holiday dedicated to spreading random acts of kindness without expecting anything in return. The idea is simple: do something nice for someone, and instead of paying you back, t...

Apr 28, 20253 min

Rudyard Kipling - If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten

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 April 27th. Today is National Tell a Story Day — a day that encourages you to dust off your imagination, sharpen your wit, and maybe exaggerate just a tiny bit more than usual... all in the name of storytelling. Whether it's a grand epic or jus...

Apr 27, 20252 min

David Allen - Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them

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 April 26th. Today is Get Organized Day , which is kind of like spring cleaning’s more practical cousin. It's the perfect excuse to finally sort through that pile of email, untangle the jungle of cords behind your desk, or confront the terrifyin...

Apr 26, 20254 min

Lewis Thomas - The greatest single achievement of nature to date was surely the invention of the molecule of DNA

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 April 25th. It’s National DNA Day – a celebration of the completion of the Human Genome Project back in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix structure in 1953. In other words, it’s the perfect day to appreciate the little spiral stairca...

Apr 25, 20254 min

Tears for Fears - Shout, shout, let it all out. These are the things I can do without..

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 April 24th. Today is Scream Day , which might just be the most cathartic holiday you've never heard of. It's a day dedicated to releasing pent-up stress, frustration, or just raw emotion through the simple, primal act of screaming. No need for ...

Apr 24, 20254 min

We’re all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?

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 April 23rd. Now, before we launch into today’s quote, let me shine a little spotlight on today's holiday for our Canadian listeners - Canada Book Day . This literary celebration is all about embracing Canadian authors and stories, and promoting...

Apr 23, 20254 min

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow – Into each life some rain must fall

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 April 22nd. Now, if you're glancing out the window this morning and seeing a gloomy sky and a rain-spattered sidewalk, take heart — it’s not just any soggy Tuesday (or whatever day you're listening). It’s April Showers Day. That’s right, a whol...

Apr 22, 20252 min

Sidney Sheldon - Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life.

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 April 21st. Now, before we dive into today's quote, let’s take a moment to acknowledge a quiet hero in your neighborhood—the library. Yep, it’s Thank You for Libraries Day . The one day a year we’re officially encouraged to thank those magical ...

Apr 21, 20253 min

Christopher Reeves - Once you choose hope, anything’s possible

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 April 20th. So today, you’ve got quite the combination. It’s Easter —a day filled with reflection, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. Whether you're drawn to its spiritual meaning or the pastel-colored candy aisle, it’s a day that reminds...

Apr 20, 20252 min

Oscar Wilde - Life is too important to be taken seriously

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 April 19th. Now, April 19th is no ordinary Saturday. Today is Humorous Day , a time to embrace laughter and light-heartedness. Because laughter is the best medicine. In fact, laughter has been shown to reduce stress by reducing cortisol and incre...

Apr 19, 20253 min
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