PODCAST

the Daily Quote

Andrew McGivern

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

society & culture philosophy

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Vicki Corona - Life is not measured by the number of...

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2025/07/25

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 25th.Today is National Wine and Cheese Day, which is essentially a classy way of saying, “ooooh la laaaa, la cheese, la wine.” It’s a celebration of culinary companionship — the savory and the sippable — and an excuse to eat like a European aristocrat while wearing sweatpants.And in honor of this day of delightful pairings, I’ve picked a quote that leans into the joy

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Ralph Waldo Emerson - Life is a journey, not a...

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2025/07/24

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 24th.Now, buckle up—literally—because today is National Day of Motoring. Whether you're someone who lovingly names your car or you still have that check engine light on from 2019, today’s the day to celebrate the open road, the hum of an engine, and the beauty of just... driving.You don't have to own a vintage Mustang or a sleek EV to participate—it's

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Someone - You can't buy happiness, but you can buy...

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2025/07/23

Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 23rd.Today is National Vanilla Ice Cream Day. The humble hero of the dessert world. Often mocked as “basic,” but let’s be honest: vanilla is the foundation of milkshakes, sundaes, root beer floats — and basically half of your childhood happiness. It’s the flavor that doesn’t need to shout. It is just there for you... subtle but significant.That brings us to today’s

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Plutarch - The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but...

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2025/07/22

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 22nd.Today we recognize World Brain Day, an annual observance that shines a spotlight on the importance of brain health. Organized by the World Federation of Neurology, this day is all about spreading awareness of neurological conditions and advocating for better brain care. It's a reminder that while our brains work tirelessly for us every single day, they often

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Carl Jung - If there is anything that we wish to...

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2025/07/21

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 21st.It’s Global Hug Your Children Day, a holiday that encourages you to do something radical—hug your kids. Yes, even the older kids that pretend they don't want a hug.In honor of this tender and underrated holiday, today’s quote comes from Carl Jung, who once said:"If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see

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Neil Armstrong - I believe every human has a finite...

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2025/07/20

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 20th.On this day in 1969, humankind did something that had only ever been dreamed of—we landed on the Moon. Today is Moon Day, celebrating that small step for man and giant leap for mankind. Whether you remember watching the grainy footage live or just heard the story a thousand times, one thing is clear: it's still one of the most awe-inspiring moments in human

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Maya Angelou - Only equals can become friends

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2025/07/19

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 19th.We’re marking National Words With Friends Day, observed every July 19 since 2021. This day was created by Zynga—the company behind the mobile word‑game sensation first released in July 2009—to honor how simple wordplay fosters connection, competition, wit, and community across the globe What began as a digital Scrabble-like experience has blossomed into a cultural

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Stephen R. Covey - Most people do not listen with the...

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2025/07/18

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 18th.Today is World Listening Day. Now, I know what you’re thinking – “Do we really need a day just to listen?” And yes, we absolutely do. World Listening Day is more than just a gentle nudge to stop talking over your co-workers on Zoom. Or your co-hosts on your podcast...It was created by the World Listening Project to raise awareness about the world of sound – how

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Albert Einstein - Pure mathematics is, in its way,...

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2025/07/17

Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 17th.Now, let’s talk about today’s holiday — Yellow Pig Day.Yes, Yellow. Pig. Day.It’s not a tribute to a new cartoon character or a trendy smoothie flavor. Or even pork chops or anything like that.This delightfully odd holiday is celebrated by math enthusiasts — especially those who have an irrational affection for the number 17. The origins trace back to the 1960s

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Doug Larson - Life expectancy would grow by leaps and...

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2025/07/16

Welcome to the Daily Quote, a podcast designed to kick start your day in a positive way! I'm your host Andrew McGivern for July 16th.Now today is National Hot Dog Day — a celebration of one of North America's most iconic and enduring comfort foods. First introduced to the U.S. by German immigrants in the 1800s, the hot dog became a staple at ballparks, barbecues, and street corners. It’s more than just a quick bite — it’s a symbol of summer, nostalgia, and simple pleasures.And it used to be

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Kahlil Gibran- You give but little when you give of...

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2025/07/15

Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 15th. Today is National Give Something Away Day, which might sound like a cue to finally part ways with that “vintage” treadmill doubling as a coat rack. But beyond the spring cleaning vibes, this day is really about generosity — about shifting the spotlight off what you have, and onto what you can offer.That brings me to today’s quote, from the ever-wise Kahlil

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Anita Roddick - If you think you’re too small to have...

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2025/07/14

Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 14th.Now, I don’t mean to bug you — but today is Be Nice to Bugs Day.Yes, it's a day set aside to honor the tiny, misunderstood, and often unfairly swatted citizens of the natural world. From the industrious ant to the misunderstood spider, bugs are nature’s original multitaskers. They pollinate our food, break down waste, and give us all a good cardio workout

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Dr. Seuss - Fantasy is necessary ingredient in...

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2025/07/13

Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 13th.Now, today is Fool’s Paradise Day — a day that reminds you it’s perfectly okay to live in a happy little bubble now and then. Forget the bills, the deadlines, and that email you’ve been ignoring for three days. Today’s about giving yourself permission to drift off into your own personal paradise — no judgment, no guilt.And with that in mind, here’s your quote for

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Henry David Thoreau - As you simplify your life, the...

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2025/07/12

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 12th.Today is National Simplicity Day – a day inspired by the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, the original minimalist, long before it was trendy. While most of us can't retreat to a cabin in the woods without Wi-Fi, we can still appreciate the wisdom in slowing down, clearing out, and choosing the simple over the complicated... at least until your inbox hits

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Eleanor Roosevelt - Happiness is not a goal... it's a...

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2025/07/11

Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 11th.Now, if the summer heat has you wilting faster than a cheap popsicle in the sun, I've got some refreshing news for you — today is Free Slurpee Day. That’s right, every year on 7/11, the convenience store chain 7-Eleven gives away free Slurpees to celebrate being 7-Eleven. It is a day for free frozen sugar in a cup?And with that cool celebration in mind,

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Ralph Waldo Emerson - Adopt the pace of nature: her...

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2025/07/10

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

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André Gide -Man cannot discover new oceans unless he...

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2025/07/09

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

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Stan Gutter - The essence of mathematics is not to...

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2025/07/08

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

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Lao Tzu - Great acts are made up of small deeds

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2025/07/07

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

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Ralph Waldo Emerson – Do not go where the path may...

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2025/07/06

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

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