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Eleanor Roosevelt – Happiness is not a goal… it’s a by-product of a life well lived

Eleanor Roosevelt – Happiness is not a goal… it’s a by-product of a life well lived

"Happiness is not a goal... it's a by-product of a life well lived" - Eleanor…
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Ralph Waldo Emerson – Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience

Ralph Waldo Emerson – Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience

"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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André Gide -Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore

André Gide -Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore

"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the…
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Stan Gutter – The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple

Stan Gutter – The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple

"The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated…
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Lao Tzu – Great acts are made up of small deeds

Lao Tzu – Great acts are made up of small deeds

"Great acts are made up of small deeds" - Lao Tzu
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Ralph Waldo Emerson – Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail

Ralph Waldo Emerson – Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path…
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Vincent Van Gogh – Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together

Vincent Van Gogh – Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together

"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought…
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Harry S. Truman – If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen

Harry S. Truman – If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen

"If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen" - Harry S. Truman
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Charles R. Swindoll – Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it

Charles R. Swindoll – Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it

"Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it" -…
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Maggie Kuhn – Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.”

Maggie Kuhn – Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.”

"Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes" -Maggie Kuhn
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the Daily Quote – Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quote of the Day
the Daily Quote – Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quote of the Day

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

the Daily Quote brings you inspirational quotes to help motivate and inspire your day with positivity.
Listen to the show for positive quotes from Albert Einstein, Maya Angelo, Seth Godin, Tony Robbins, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr, John Lennon, William Shakespeare, Lao Tzu, Confucius and more…

Every single day you will hear a motivational quote to fire up your day.

Seneca – “No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have.”
byAndrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day

Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the Daily Quote⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and this episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Great News podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Because great news should be heard, and the link is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠right here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the show notes.

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Today’s quote is from Seneca… a Roman philosopher and statesman who lived nearly 2,000 years ago. One of the great figures of Stoicism, he wrote extensively about how to live a meaningful life with greater wisdom, self-control and contentment.

Seneca once said…

“No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have.”

The quote is from Moral Letters to Lucilius (Letters 123.3). This version is a shortened form; the fuller translation adds:

“…and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have.”

I think the point here is that there is no way you can have everything. No matter how successful you are. No matter how wealthy or powerful you become, you will always want more.

And some things will be outside your grasp.Instead of asking yourself how you can get everything you want, you might want to ask if you actually need everything you want?

Seneca isn’t saying you shouldn’t have ambition or set goals. You can still build a business and improve yourself and move towards a better future. The idea here is not to make your happiness tied to achieving them.

You can change the equation by appreciating what you already have and putting it to good use. Maybe the journey to having enough isn’t in acquiring more, but the learning to recognize that you already have enough.

In today’s world with constant advertising showing us what we need. A better car, house, career, vacations, smart phones and lifestyles. We see influencers showing off how great their lives are and we want to have a life like that with the things that they have. The gap between what we have and what we are told we should have is endless.

So here’s the question:

What would change in your life if, for one day, you stopped focusing on what you're missing and deliberately appreciated what you already have?

Remember, you don’t have to stop wanting more… just don’t let wanting more prevent you from appreciating what you already have.

That’s going to do it for today. I’m Andrew McGivern signing off for now, but I’ll be back… tomorrow! Same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.

Seneca – “No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have.”
Seneca – “No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have.”
September 20, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Unknown Author – “Stillness exposes what stimulation medicates”
September 19, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Kevin Sinnott – “Coffee is a warm drink that fosters friendship and tastes great. What more is there to life?”
September 18, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Jeremy Bentham – “Stretching his hand up to reach the stars, too often man forgets the flowers at his feet.”
September 17, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Rory McGivern – “He who smells the rose… gets a good wiff”
September 16, 2026
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Roy H. Williams – “It’s hard to read the label when you’re inside the bottle.”
September 15, 2026
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Albert Camus – “One recognizes one’s own course by discovering the paths that stray from it.”
September 14, 2026
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Karl A. Menninger – “Love cures people. Both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.”
September 13, 2026
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“A great flame follows a little spark.”
September 12, 2026
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Joseph Jaworski – “We do not describe the world we see; we see the world we can describe.”
September 11, 2026
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Great News | Inspiring Stories, Positive Developments and Good News
Great News | Inspiring Stories, Positive Developments and Good News

The Great News Podcast is your source for positive news, inspiring stories, and good news from around the world. We skip the doom and gloom of mainstream media to focus on scientific breakthroughs, environmental wins, and the inspiring news that proves the world is getting better. Join Andrew McGivern for a dose of optimism and uplifting stories that will change your perspective on human progress.
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Keep looking for the good in the world, because it is not only there – its everywhere.

Great News – Coffee Edition
byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

Today, we are celebrating everyone’s favourite bean with a special ”Coffee Edition.”

First up, our lead story: a scientific discovery that explains exactly why coffee is such a powerhouse for your health. Researchers at Texas A&M University have finally uncovered a hidden cellular switch that helps protect your cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. This finding provides a long-awaited biological mechanism for why coffee drinkers tend to live longer.

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland has revealed that coffee reshapes your microbiome in ways that significantly improve mood and lower perceived stress, regardless of whether you drink caffeinated or decaf.

Evidence from a massive study of more than 130,000 people, led by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham, suggests that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.

A large-scale study involving over 350,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank has linked regular coffee consumption to significantly lower rates of liver disease and cancer.

While coffee was once viewed as a cardiovascular risk, the American Heart Association now states that consuming up to five cups a day is generally safe for most adults and may actually lower the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart disease. Furthermore, data from the UK Biobank shows that drinkers of ground coffee see a 27% reduction in all-cause mortality.

Now, if you like the Great News Podcast, you’ll love the Great News Letter, because the Great News Podcast is great, but the Great News Letter is greater. The link is in the show notes.

All right, let’s race through the latest improvements in coffee’s environmental impact:

  • Colombian startup Woodpecker WPC is turning coffee husks and recycled plastic into sustainable housing kits that cost just $4,500 and can be built in a week.
  • Researchers in Australia found that replacing 15% of sand in concrete with waste coffee grounds makes the material 30% stronger.
  • A study from Aston University shows that spent coffee grounds can be used to grow biodiesel-producing algae, offering a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
  • Ford and McDonald’s are teaming up to turn coffee ”chaff” into car parts like headlamp housings that are 20% lighter.
  • Swiss company CoffeeB has launched compostable ”Coffee Balls” encased in a seaweed layer that breaks down in just four weeks.
  • Designer Uyen Tran is recycling coffee grounds and shellfish waste into a biodegradable leather alternative called Tômtex.
  • Seven Cafe is now using hydrogen roasting to cut CO2 emissions while creating a smoother, less bitter flavour.
  • Czech platform Coffee!Up is turning office waste into a ”cascade” of products including premium skincare oil and carbon-negative biochar.
  • The International Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) launched in Italy to eliminate waste across the entire industry, reminding us that coffee is a fruit and we currently waste 95% of it.
  • The upcycled coffee fruit extract market is projected to reach $865 million by 2036, as brands like KonaRed turn cherry pulp into high-value antioxidants.
  • Nescafé has already surpassed its 2025 goal, sourcing 32% of its coffee from farmers practicing regenerative methods to improve soil health.
  • As of 2026, the industry is moving toward ”de-aluminumization,” with traditional foil bags being replaced by recyclable mono-materials and nano-barrier paper.
  • 2026 Coffee Barometer: This milestone 20th-anniversary report is pushing the industry for unified collective action to ensure coffee remains a thriving, sustainable sector.

And finally, my favourite quote of the day from the Daily Quote podcast this week comes from punk legend and coffee enthusiast Henry Rollins, who once said: “What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup.”

Now we know that advice isn’t just rock and roll, it’s backed by life-saving science!

Great News – Coffee Edition
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Smart Living Drugs and Turning Tumors into Vaccines
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Laser-Fast Internet and Epigenetic Health
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The Longevity Revolution: Replicating Decades of Aging and Turning Nuclear Waste into Power
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Reversing Blindness with Cellular Rejuvenation and the Beating Heart-on-a-Chip
April 1, 2026
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Self-Spreading CRISPR and the Sun Battery That Outperforms Lithium-Ion
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Cancer-Eating Bacteria, 10-Passenger Flying Taxis, and the First Moon Harvest
March 9, 2026
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Can We Bottle the Sun? Plus the AI Tool Outperforming Doctors in Rare Disease Diagnosis
March 7, 2026
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    Seneca – “No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have.”

    byAndrew McGivernSeptember 20, 2026September 20, 2026

    Unknown Author – “Stillness exposes what stimulation medicates”

    byAndrew McGivernSeptember 19, 2026September 20, 2026

    Kevin Sinnott – “Coffee is a warm drink that fosters friendship and tastes great. What more is there to life?”

    byAndrew McGivernSeptember 18, 2026

    Jeremy Bentham – “Stretching his hand up to reach the stars, too often man forgets the flowers at his feet.”

    byAndrew McGivernSeptember 17, 2026
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    Great News – Coffee Edition
    byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

    Today, we are celebrating everyone’s favourite bean with a special ”Coffee Edition.”

    First up, our lead story: a scientific discovery that explains exactly why coffee is such a powerhouse for your health. Researchers at Texas A&M University have finally uncovered a hidden cellular switch that helps protect your cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. This finding provides a long-awaited biological mechanism for why coffee drinkers tend to live longer.

    New research from APC Microbiome Ireland has revealed that coffee reshapes your microbiome in ways that significantly improve mood and lower perceived stress, regardless of whether you drink caffeinated or decaf.

    Evidence from a massive study of more than 130,000 people, led by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham, suggests that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.

    A large-scale study involving over 350,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank has linked regular coffee consumption to significantly lower rates of liver disease and cancer.

    While coffee was once viewed as a cardiovascular risk, the American Heart Association now states that consuming up to five cups a day is generally safe for most adults and may actually lower the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart disease. Furthermore, data from the UK Biobank shows that drinkers of ground coffee see a 27% reduction in all-cause mortality.

    Now, if you like the Great News Podcast, you’ll love the Great News Letter, because the Great News Podcast is great, but the Great News Letter is greater. The link is in the show notes.

    All right, let’s race through the latest improvements in coffee’s environmental impact:

    • Colombian startup Woodpecker WPC is turning coffee husks and recycled plastic into sustainable housing kits that cost just $4,500 and can be built in a week.
    • Researchers in Australia found that replacing 15% of sand in concrete with waste coffee grounds makes the material 30% stronger.
    • A study from Aston University shows that spent coffee grounds can be used to grow biodiesel-producing algae, offering a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
    • Ford and McDonald’s are teaming up to turn coffee ”chaff” into car parts like headlamp housings that are 20% lighter.
    • Swiss company CoffeeB has launched compostable ”Coffee Balls” encased in a seaweed layer that breaks down in just four weeks.
    • Designer Uyen Tran is recycling coffee grounds and shellfish waste into a biodegradable leather alternative called Tômtex.
    • Seven Cafe is now using hydrogen roasting to cut CO2 emissions while creating a smoother, less bitter flavour.
    • Czech platform Coffee!Up is turning office waste into a ”cascade” of products including premium skincare oil and carbon-negative biochar.
    • The International Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) launched in Italy to eliminate waste across the entire industry, reminding us that coffee is a fruit and we currently waste 95% of it.
    • The upcycled coffee fruit extract market is projected to reach $865 million by 2036, as brands like KonaRed turn cherry pulp into high-value antioxidants.
    • Nescafé has already surpassed its 2025 goal, sourcing 32% of its coffee from farmers practicing regenerative methods to improve soil health.
    • As of 2026, the industry is moving toward ”de-aluminumization,” with traditional foil bags being replaced by recyclable mono-materials and nano-barrier paper.
    • 2026 Coffee Barometer: This milestone 20th-anniversary report is pushing the industry for unified collective action to ensure coffee remains a thriving, sustainable sector.

    And finally, my favourite quote of the day from the Daily Quote podcast this week comes from punk legend and coffee enthusiast Henry Rollins, who once said: “What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup.”

    Now we know that advice isn’t just rock and roll, it’s backed by life-saving science!

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