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the Daily Quote

Andrew McGivern

Tune in daily to get a short dose of inspiration to kick start your day in a positive way.

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Friedrich Nietzsche - Without music, life would be a...

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2025/10/01

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for October 1st.Today is International Music Day, a global celebration that unites people through the universal language of music. This meaningful observance was established on October 1st, 1975, by the International Music Council, an organization founded by UNESCO. The day was created at the initiative of Lord Yehudi Menuhin, the legendary violinist and conductor who envisioned a

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Brené Brown - Stories are just data with a soul

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2025/09/30

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 30th.Today is International Podcast Day, and I have to say, there's something wonderfully meta about celebrating this holiday on a podcast. International Podcast Day was created in 2014 by Steve Lee, who was inspired after hearing about National Senior Citizens' Day on the radio and wondered why there wasn't a day celebrating podcasts. Unlike

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Harper Lee - You never really understand a person...

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2025/09/28

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 28th.Today is National Good Neighbor Day, a holiday that feels more important than ever in our increasingly disconnected world. This meaningful observance has a heartwarming origin story that began in the early 1970s when Becky Mattson of Lakeside, Montana, came up with the idea for a day dedicated to neighborliness.In our digital age where we often know more

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Roald Dahl - A little nonsense now and then is...

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2025/09/27

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 27th.Today is National Chocolate Milk Day, and if that doesn't instantly transport you back to childhood, you might need to check if you actually had a childhood. There's something universally comforting about chocolate milk that transcends age, culture, and sophistication levels.This beloved beverage has a surprisingly rich history. While we enjoy it in school

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Jane Goodall - What you do makes a difference, and...

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2025/09/26

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 26th.Today is National Alpaca Day, and if that doesn't immediately make you smile, you haven't spent enough time thinking about alpacas. These incredibly adorable South American camelids have captured hearts around the world with their fluffy coats, gentle demeanor, and almost impossibly cute expressions.The United States celebrates National Alpaca Farm

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Neil Gaiman - The one thing that you have that nobody...

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2025/09/25

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 25th.Today is National Comic Book Day, a celebration that honors one of North America's most influential art forms. While the exact origins of this holiday are mysteriously shrouded like a superhero's secret identity, comic book enthusiasts have embraced September 25th as the day to celebrate the art, artists, and stories that have captivated readers for

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Maya Angelou - A bird doesn't sing because it has an...

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2025/09/24

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 24th.Today is Bluebird of Happiness Day, a celebration that's rooted in both folklore and the very human search for joy in everyday life. The bluebird has been a symbol of happiness and good fortune across many cultures for centuries, representing hope, renewal, and the promise that better days are ahead.The connection between bluebirds and happiness gained

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Jim Rohn - You have two choices: You can make a...

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2025/09/23

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 23rd.Today is National Innergize Day, a holiday dedicated to tapping into your inner energy and discovering the power that already exists within you. Unlike holidays that focus on external celebrations, National Innergize Day encourages us to turn inward and reconnect with our own source of motivation, creativity, and strength.The word "innergize"

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J.R.R. Tolkien - It's the job that's never started as...

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2025/09/22

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 22nd.Today is Hobbit Day, and if you're not familiar with this delightful celebration, you're in for a treat. September 22nd marks the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, two of the most beloved characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga. According to Tolkien's fictional timeline, both hobbits were born on this date – Bilbo in the

00:04:51

Mother Teresa - Peace begins with a smile

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2025/09/21

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 21st.Today is International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day, a United Nations-sanctioned holiday that has been observed annually since 1982. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1981, this day is dedicated to world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence.What makes this day particularly meaningful is the tradition that marks its

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Martha Graham - All that is important is this one...

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2025/09/20

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 20th.Today is National Dance Day, a celebration that recognizes one of humanity's most universal forms of expression. Established in 2010 by Nigel Lythgoe, the creator of "So You Think You Can Dance," this holiday encourages people of all ages and abilities to get moving and experience the joy of dance.What makes National Dance Day special is that

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Anaïs Nin - We don't see things as they are, we see...

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2025/09/19

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 19th.Today is National Overthinkers Day, and if you're already wondering whether you qualify as an overthinker, you probably do. If you're wondering whether wondering about whether you're an overthinker means you're overthinking... well, welcome to the club.This holiday exists to shine a light on something millions of us struggle with – the

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Jerry Seinfeld - There's no such thing as fun for the...

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2025/09/18

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 18th.Today is National Cheeseburger Day, and before you dismiss this as just another food holiday, consider this: the cheeseburger might be one of America's most perfect inventions. While the hamburger was created around 1900, it took until 1924 for someone to have the brilliant idea of adding cheese. Some food historians credit a 16-year-old fry cook who

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M.F.K. Fisher - First we eat, then we do everything else

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2025/09/17

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 17th.Today is National Apple Dumpling Day, a celebration that perfectly captures the essence of autumn's arrival. As the weather begins to cool and apple orchards reach their peak harvest, there's something deeply satisfying about this humble yet comforting dessert.Apple dumplings have a fascinating history – the term first appeared in print back in the

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Anne Lamott - Almost everything will work again if...

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2025/09/16

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 16th.Today is National Play-Doh Day, and before you dismiss this as just another silly holiday, hear me out. Play-Doh has one of the most fascinating origin stories in the world of toys. It wasn't originally intended to be a children's plaything at all – it started life in the 1950s as wallpaper cleaner. But when Cincinnati-based company Kutol was

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Vincent van Gogh - "Great things are not done by...

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2025/09/15

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 15th.Today is International Dot Day, a global celebration that might sound simple, but carries profound meaning. International Dot Day began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot on September 15, 2009. The story follows a young girl named Vashti who believes she can't draw. Her teacher encourages her to just

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Steve Jobs - Creativity is just connecting things....

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2025/09/14

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 14th.Today is National Live Creative Day, a wonderful reminder that creativity isn't just for artists, writers, or musicians – it's a vital part of being human. This holiday encourages all of us to tap into our creative potential, whether that means picking up a paintbrush, trying a new recipe, rearranging our living space, or simply approaching an

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Roald Dahl - A little nonsense now and then is...

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2025/09/13

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 13th.Today is Roald Dahl Day, celebrating the birthday of one of the world's most beloved storytellers. Born on September 13th, 1916, Dahl gave us unforgettable characters like Matilda, Charlie Bucket, the Big Friendly Giant, and Willy Wonka. His stories transported millions of children and adults into worlds where chocolate rivers flow, giant peaches sail

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Walt Disney - It's kind of fun to do the impossible.

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2025/09/12

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 12th.Today is National Day of Encouragement, a wonderful holiday that reminds us of the incredible power of positive words and supportive actions. In a world that can often feel heavy with criticism, negativity, and harsh judgment, this day celebrates the simple but profound act of lifting others up with encouragement.Encouragement is different from empty praise

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Fred Rogers - When I was a boy and I would see scary...

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2025/09/11

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 11th.Today is R U OK? Day an awareness day focused on mental health and checking in on others. Helping others. Today is also, National Make Your Bed day celebrating the simple act of tidying up and starting your day with accomplishment. And if Jordan Petersen is correct then making your god damned bed is good for your mental health. See what I did there... making

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