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Ralph Waldo Emerson - Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 10th.
Believe it or not today is Pick Blueberries Day – Yes, a whole day dedicated to foraging for one of summer’s juiciest little treasures. If you’ve ever crouched in the bushes swatting away mosquitos, trying to fill a bucket without eating half of it – then you, my friend, know the sweet reward of patience. And on that note, today’s quote fits hand-picked perfection from Ralph Waldo Emerson, who once said:
 "Adopt the pace of nature...André Gide -Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 9th. Today, we celebrate Call of the Horizon Day – a lesser-known but beautifully symbolic holiday that invites you to look forward, dream big, and embrace the possibilities that lie just beyond your line of sight. It’s not about escaping where you are; it’s about listening to that quiet voice urging you to explore, grow, and dare to wonder what else is out there. Maybe for you, the horizon is a new job, a change of scene...
Stan Gutter - The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 8th, 2025. So let me ask you—when was the last time you thought about math and smiled?
Yeah. I figured. Well, today is Math 2.0 Day, and it’s not about dusting off your high school algebra textbook or solving for x under pressure. Nope—Math 2.0 Day is a celebration of the intersection between math and technology. It's about how far we’ve come from chalkboards and abacuses to algorithms and artificial intelligence… the kind of stuff that makes mode...
Lao Tzu - Great acts are made up of small deeds
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 7th.
Today is National Deck Day. It's the perfect excuse to step outside, breathe in the summer air, and appreciate that humble platform we call a deck. Whether you're grilling burgers, sipping iced tea, or just contemplating life while staring into the trees, the deck is where outdoor relaxation meets home improvement. It’s also a reminder that good things take time—because no one ever said, “I built this entire deck on a Tuesday...
Ralph Waldo Emerson – Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 6th.
It’s that delightful, slightly eccentric day, July 6. Build a Scarecrow Day, when folks everywhere get crafty and quirky, assembling scarecrows from straw, scrap clothes, and a touch of imagination. These patchwork guardians stand tall in gardens and fields, keeping watch with personality to spare.
Which brings me to today's quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson who once said,
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no pat...Vincent Van Gogh – Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 5th. The fireworks have fizzled, the grill has cooled, and your ears may still be ringing from last night’s grand finale. But July 5th doesn’t leave you empty-handed. In fact, today brings us a holiday that’s both crunchy and classic: National Graham Cracker Day.
Now, the graham cracker may not be glamorous. It’s not flashy. It’s never going to trend on social media unless someone sets one on fire in a misguid...
Harry S. Truman – If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 4th.
Now, before we get cracking, it’s worth tipping our hats to the 4th of July — Independence Day in the United States. It’s a day of fireworks, freedom, and the annual testing of just how many hot dogs one human body can handle. But we’re not here to talk about patriotism or pyrotechnics — not today. Because today, my friend, is Sidewalk Egg Frying Day. Yes, it’s a real thing. It celebrates the...
Charles R. Swindoll - Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 3rd. Now, before we dive into the deep philosophical stuff, let’s take a moment to recognize a modern miracle that’s probably humming in the background of your life right now. Either in your home or in your car.
Yes, today is Air Conditioning Appreciation Day. Because let’s be honest: without AC, summer would be one long, sweaty test of human endurance. We'd all be trying to hold meetings with ice packs strapped to our forehead...
Maggie Kuhn - Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes."
Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 2nd.
Now, if you’ve ever broken into a cold sweat at the mere thought of speaking in public — or even just speaking up in a meeting — then today is your day. It's Freedom From Fear of Speaking Day, and yes, it's real. So take a deep breath, stand a little taller, and don't picture your audience naked. I know its popular advice but that advice has never actually helped anyone. To celebrate, here’s your quote o...
Jim Carrey - Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your hst, Andrew McGivern, for July 1st.
Now today is a day for celebration—and not just because you might get a day off work. It’s Canada Day, the birthday of the Great White North. A day when Canadians proudly wear red and white, sing "O Canada" with a little too much gusto, and somehow manage to make patriotism sound incredibly polite. Unless, we are playing an American team and then the booing during the American anthem makes us seem kinda r...
Jon Ronson - The great thing about social media was how it gave a voice to voiceless people
Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 30th.
Now, if you’re the type of person who’s checked your phone three times before your morning coffee, then congratulations — you're already celebrating today’s holiday. June 30th is Social Media Day.
Yes, the one day a year where your constant scrolling is technically a reason to celebrate. Social Media Day was launched by Mashable back in 2010 to recognize the impact social platforms have had on global communication. It’s a day to cel...
Bil Keane – A hug is like a boomerang – you get it back right away
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 29th Now I don’t know if your calendar is packed for today with world-changing meetings or just laundry and leftover pizza, but either way, today’s a day worth circling.
It’s Hug Holiday. Yep, an entire day dedicated to the humble, heartwarming hug. And in a world that often gives you more screen time than soul time, it’s a pretty nice reminder that a little human contact can go a long way. It is never a bad id...
George Bernard Shaw - Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 28th.
Now, if you're a bit of a math nerd—or just someone who appreciates a good circle—then today is your kind of holiday. It’s Tau Day! Celebrated on June 28th (6/28), Tau Day honors the mathematical constant tau (τ), which is equal to approximately 6.28. That’s right—tau is twice pi, and some mathematicians argue that it’s a more natural and intuitive circle constant than pi. I mean, why settle for a half circle whe...
Unkown Author - Do not wait for the perfect time and place to enter, for you are already onstage
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 27th.
Now, let’s dive right into today’s holiday: Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day.
Bit of a mouthful, I know. But behind that corporate-sounding title is something incredibly personal – because small businesses are, in many ways, the beating heart of your local community. Whether it’s the cozy coffee shop that knows your order by heart or the scrappy online business that turned a hobby into a livelihood, MSMEs are often driv...
Lewis B. Smedes - To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 26th. Now, I have two things to bring to your attention this morning. First, it’s Forgiveness Day—a gentle reminder that holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to get sick.
And second, it's Watermelon Seed Spitting Week. That’s right. There's an actual week dedicated to launching tiny black missiles from your mouth with wild abandon. Because why not?
So if I spit watermelon seeds on y...
Henri Nouwen - Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 25th. Now, here's something worth smiling about—today is the National Day of Joy. Yes, it’s a real thing, not just a fancy excuse to eat a doughnut and call it emotional fulfillment—though, to be fair, that’s one very valid form of joy. This day is all about slowing down, finding happiness in the small moments, and rediscovering what truly brings you joy. And that brings us to today’s quote from ...
Michael Phelps - You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 24th. Now, here's something refreshing to think about – today is Swim a Lap Day.
Yes, an entire day dedicated to doing a lap in the pool. Not 30, not a full Ironman, just… one lap. It's the kind of holiday that meets you where you are – even if that's just dipping your toe in and calling it cardio. So whether you're a competitive swimmer or someone who prefers floating with a drink in hand, Swim a Lap Da...
Hermann Hesse - Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go
Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 23rd.
Now, if you're holding onto something — a grudge, a regret, an embarrassing karaoke performance from 2009 — you're in luck. Today is Let It Go Day. Yes, it’s a real thing. A day created for people like you (and me) who occasionally need a little nudge to stop replaying the blooper reel of life and just… let it go.
And no, you don’t need to break into the Frozen soundtrack — unless you're alone a...
Anne Frank – You can always give something, even if it is only kindness
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 22nd. Today is B Kinder day... Just the capital letter B not the word BE. B Kinder!
B Kinder Day commemorates Billie Mayson‑Kinder, a 12‑year‑old whose creativity and compassion continue to inspire acts of kindness worldwide. Every June 22, people send “B Kinder” cards, participate in school kindness projects, and spread empathy in memory of Billie’s gentle spirit. In 2025 it falls on a Sunday, so many schools and workplaces are celebrating on Friday the 20th or Mon...
Bono – Music can change the world because it can change people
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 21st.
It’s World Day of Music, and whether you’ve got Mozart in your earbuds or Metallica in your soul, today is your excuse to blast your favorite songs guilt-free. Go ahead—annoy your neighbors a little. It’s basically an international obligation.
Music is, without question, one of humanity's most beautiful inventions—aside from coffee and indoor plumbing, of course.
Which leads perfectly into today’s quote from U2 frontman, Bon...
Unkown Author - Almost everything is better after a nap, a snack, and some time away from the screen
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 20th.
Today is... National Take Back the Lunch Break Day.
This is the time to reclaim that sacred midday pause that so many of us have traded for sad desk salads and muted Zoom meetings.
This day, founded by Tork back in 2018, is about more than just eating, it’s about giving your mind, body, and spirit the breather they need...
Ernest Hemingway - I love to eat. I love to take food. I love to be with people. And I love to talk
Welcome to the Daily Quote, a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host Andrew McGivern for June 19. Today is World Tapas Day! A perfect moment to celebrate those tiny, flavorful bites that spark conversations, laughter, and connections. Tapas are more than food—they’re invitations to slow down, savor, and share.
Which brings us to our very fitting quote of the day from Ernest Hemingway, who once said...
“I love to eat. I love to take food. I love to be with people. And I love to talk.”Hemingway didn’t min...
Anthony Bourdain – Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride
Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 18th.
Now, if you've ever stared at a sushi menu like it was a high-stakes exam or pretended to know the difference between nigiri and maki just to save face — congratulations, you're perfectly equipped to celebrate International Sushi Day.
Today’s the day to honor a food that’s as much art as it is appetizer. Sushi is precise, it’s deliberate, and it’s unapologetically raw — kind of like life, when you think about it...
Julia Child – You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 17th.
Now, I hope you’re ready to face an inconvenient truth—because today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day. That’s right. A whole day dedicated to green, leafy justice. Whether you're a kale crusader or someone who considers ketchup a vegetable, this day is gently nudging you—okay, aggressively shoving you—toward the produce aisle.
In honor of this crunchy celebration, today’s quote is from none other than Jul...
Mehmet Murat Ä°ldan - Do not seek water, get thirst
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 16th. Now, before you check your email or get swept up in your to-do list, let’s take a moment to celebrate something awe-inspiring—International Waterfall Day. Yes, it’s a real thing. Today is about honoring those dramatic, cascading marvels of nature that make you pause, stare, and question your life choices. Whether it's Niagara, Victoria, or that tiny one behind your uncle’s cabin that he insists is “just like the movies,” waterfalls have something magi...
Dorothea Lange - The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 15th.
It’s Nature Photography Day—a perfect excuse to stare at trees, clouds, and critters a little longer than usual without anyone questioning your productivity. Today we celebrate those quiet moments when nature poses—just for you—and someone with a camera is wise enough to press the shutter. In the spirit of this day, here’s a...
Albert Einstein - Curiosity is Contagious - Pass it On
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 14th.
Yes, today is Knit in Public Day, a delightful reminder that knitting—or crocheting or stitching—isn’t just a cozy pastime to be hidden away inside. It’s a chance to share creativity, spark conversations, and maybe even make a friend over a skein of yarn.
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Arthur Ashe - Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 13th. It’s Sewing Machine Day—a day that honors that marvelous machine that transformed how we create, mend, and express ourselves through fabric. From fashion statements to patchwork quilts to that mysterious pile of “I'll fix it someday” clothes—you know the one—the sewing machine has quietly powered acts of both utility a...
Superman - In the end, the world didn’t really need a Superman. Just a brave one
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 12th.
Today is Superman Day, a celebration of the Man of Steel—first soaring onto the scene in 1938 and still inspiring generations with his unwavering hope, courage, and compassion. Superman Day reminds us that heroism isn’t just about superpowers—it’s about showing bravery in ev...
Richard Bach - The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 11th. It’s National Make Life Beautiful Day, a day dedicated to spreading kindness, creativity, and positive energy – one small gesture at a time. Whether you're paying someone a compliment, picking up litter, or just choosing to smile at a stranger instead of scowling at their...
William Wordsworth – Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 10th. Today we celebrate National Ball Point Pen Day. That’s right – the humble ballpoint pen gets its moment in the spotlight. Invented by LászlĂł BĂrĂł, this little instrument of ink has done more paperwork than a government office in tax season. It's written...
Benjamin Franklin - By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail
Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 9th. Now, let me ask you something: Have you ever stared into your fridge at 7 PM, hoping dinner would just assemble itself like some culinary Transformer? If so, you’re in luck — because today is National Meal Prep Day. It’s that glorious time of year when we celebrate the unsung heroes of the weeknight — the containers stacked like edible Tetris, ready to rescue your evenings from takeout despair. Because if you had prepared in advance there woul...
Sylvia Earle - No water, no life. No blue, no green
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 8th. So, what’s special about June 8th? Well, today is World Oceans Day – a day that reminds you just how important our blue planet really is. The oceans cover over 70% of the Earth's surface, produce more than half of the oxygen you breathe, and someh...
John Muir - In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 7th. Today we get to lace up our hiking boots and celebrate National Trails Day, a perfect excuse to escape the asphalt jungle and get lost—hopefully not literally—in the great outdoors. And as fate would have it, it's also National Black Bear Day, so if you do venture out, just...
William McDonough – Design is the first signal of human intention
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 6th.
Now, you may not have marked this one in your calendar, but today is World Green Roof Day. That’s right – a day dedicated to celebrating those beautiful, plant-covered rooftops that are as good for the planet as they are for the soul...
Mary Poppins - There’s the whole world at your feet. And who gets to see it but the birds, the stars, and you?
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 5th. Now, if you’ve ever looked up at the sky and seen a giant floating basket carrying brave humans across the clouds, you already know what we’re celebrating. That’s right—today is Hot Air Balloon Day.
It’s a day to honor th...
Carl Sagan - We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 4th. Now, June 4th may not get the same press as New Year's Day or Groundhog Day (and frankly, one of those is more reliable than the other), but today we’re celebrating something with a bit more soul: Audacity to Hope Day. It's a day that asks you—n...
Mahatma Gandhi - Where there is love, there is life
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 3rd.
Now, let’s talk about something the world could use a little more of – no, not more Wi-Fi – although I get it, slow internet can bring out the worst in anyone. No, today is Love Conquers All Day, and if that doesn’t mak...
Winston Churchill - If you're going through hell, keep going
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 2nd. So, let’s talk ice cream. Not just any ice cream—today is Rocky Road Day, which means we’re celebrating that chaotic, delicious blend of chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts. It’s the flavor equivalent of a group project: a little messy, slightly unpredictable...
Matthew Jacobson - Behind every young child who believes in themselves is a parent who believed first
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 1st. Now, June 1st is Global Day of Parents—a day to honor the quiet heroes of everyday life. You know, the people who raised you despite all the messes, mistakes, and mood swings... yours, not theirs. Probably. 
Parents don’t get nearly enough credit for what they...
