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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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George Bernard Shaw - Progress is impossible without...

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2025/06/28

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

02:42

Unkown Author - Do not wait for the perfect time and...

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2025/06/27

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

02:56

Lewis B. Smedes - To forgive is to set a prisoner...

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2025/06/26

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

02:44

Henri Nouwen - Joy does not simply happen to us. We...

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2025/06/25

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

02:49

Michael Phelps - You can’t put a limit on anything....

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2025/06/24

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

02:40

Hermann Hesse - Some of us think holding on makes us...

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2025/06/23

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

02:32

Anne Frank – You can always give something, even if...

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2025/06/22

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

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Bono – Music can change the world because it can...

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2025/06/21

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

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Unkown Author - Almost everything is better after a...

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2025/06/20

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. Because let’s face it, “I worked straight

02:50

Ernest Hemingway - I love to eat. I love to take...

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2025/06/19

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

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Anthony Bourdain – Your body is not a temple, it’s an...

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2025/06/18

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

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Julia Child – You don’t have to cook fancy or...

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2025/06/17

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,

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Mehmet Murat İldan - Do not seek water, get thirst

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2025/06/16

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

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Dorothea Lange - The camera is an instrument that...

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2025/06/15

The Daily Quote podcast pageThe Great News Podcast pageThe Great News LetterCONTACT MEWelcome 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

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Albert Einstein - Curiosity is Contagious - Pass it On

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2025/06/14

The Daily Quote podcast pageThe Great News Podcast pageThe Great News LetterCONTACT MEWelcome 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.Whether you're on a park

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Arthur Ashe - Start where you are. Use what you have....

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2025/06/13

The Daily Quote podcast pageThe Great News Podcast pageThe Great News LetterCONTACT MEWelcome 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

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Superman - In the end, the world didn’t really need a...

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2025/06/12

The Daily Quote podcast pageThe Great News Podcast pageThe Great News LetterVoicemail feedback line –1-877-636-1474CONTACT MEWelcome 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

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Richard Bach - The best way to pay for a lovely...

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2025/06/11

The Daily Quote podcast pageThe Great News Podcast pageThe Great News LetterVoicemail feedback line –1-877-636-1474CONTACT MEWelcome 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

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William Wordsworth – Fill your paper with the...

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2025/06/10

The Daily Quote podcast pageThe Great News Podcast pageThe Great News LetterVoicemail feedback line –1-877-636-1474CONTACT MEWelcome 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 László Bíró, this little instrument of ink has done more paperwork than a government office in tax season

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Benjamin Franklin - By failing to prepare, you are...

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2025/06/09

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

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