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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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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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George Bernard Shaw - If you have an apple and I have...

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2025/09/10

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 10th.Today is National Swap Ideas Day, a wonderful celebration of intellectual exchange and the power of collaborative thinking. In a world where we often get stuck in our own perspectives, this holiday reminds us that some of the most brilliant breakthroughs happen when minds meet and ideas intermingle.Think about it – the best conversations you've ever had

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A. A. Milne - Sometimes the smallest things take up...

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2025/09/09

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 9th.Today is National Teddy Bear Day, celebrating those beloved stuffed companions that have been bringing comfort, courage, and friendship to children and adults for over a century. The teddy bear has one of the most charming origin stories in toy history – it was named after President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt in 1902, following a hunting trip where

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Helen Keller - Alone we can do so little; together we...

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2025/09/08

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 8th.Today is National Ampersand Day, celebrating one of the most elegant and useful symbols in our written language – the "&" symbol. This curvy little character, whose origins trace back to ancient Rome, represents the Latin word "et," meaning "and." For centuries, the ampersand was actually considered the 27th letter of the

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Anthony Bourdain - Food is everything we are. It's an...

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2025/09/07

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 7th.Today is National Salami Day, celebrating one of the world's most enduring and beloved cured meats. Salami – that perfect balance of salt, spice, and tradition – has been bringing people together around tables for centuries. From Italian delis to charcuterie boards, from simple sandwiches to elaborate antipasto spreads, salami represents something

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Dr. Seuss - The more that you read, the more things...

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2025/09/06

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 6th.Today is National Read a Book Day, a wonderful celebration that encourages us all to set aside the digital distractions and reconnect with the simple pleasure of turning pages. In our world of endless notifications, streaming videos, and social media feeds, this holiday reminds us that sometimes the most enriching screen time is no screen time at

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Perfection is achieved,...

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2025/09/05

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 5th.Today is National Cheese Pizza Day, celebrating the purest, most fundamental form of this beloved dish. While pizza toppings have evolved into endless combinations – from pineapple controversies to gourmet truffle oil creations – the cheese pizza remains the gold standard, the baseline by which all other pizzas are measured.There's something beautifully

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Oscar Wilde - "I can resist everything except...

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2025/09/04

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 4th.Today is National Eat a Second Dessert Day, a wonderfully indulgent holiday that gives us permission to throw caution to the wind and enjoy life's sweeter moments. In a world that's often focused on restraint, discipline, and "everything in moderation" ,this delightful day reminds us that sometimes – just sometimes – it's perfectly okay

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Frank Lloyd Wright - The reality of the building lies...

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2025/09/03

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 3rd.Today is National Skyscraper Day, celebrating those monolithic towers that pierce the clouds and define our city skylines. This holiday falls on September 3rd because it marks the birthday of Louis H. Sullivan, the American architect known as the "father of skyscrapers," who was born in 1856.Sullivan revolutionized architecture with his famous

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Ray Kroc - The quality of a leader is reflected in...

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2025/09/02

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 2nd.Today is National Blueberry Popsicle Day, a delightfully refreshing celebration that kicks off National Blueberry Popsicle Month. Wow... a whole month of Blueberry Popsicles!!!As we transition from the peak heat of summer into the cooler days of early fall, there's something perfectly nostalgic about celebrating this frozen treat that's been cooling

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