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Martin Seligman – “Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.”
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Martin Seligman – “Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.”

byAndrew McGivernFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026
Welcome to the Daily Quote – I'm Andrew McGivern.Today's quote comes from Martin Seligman, the…
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The Top 10 Behaviors That Increase Happiness: Backed by Science
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The Top 10 Behaviors That Increase Happiness: Backed by Science

byGreatNewsPodOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023
Happiness is a subjective experience, but there are certain behaviors and actions that consistently contribute…
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Seligman’s Pioneering Research Reveals the Power of Positive Thinking in Boosting Well-being
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Seligman’s Pioneering Research Reveals the Power of Positive Thinking in Boosting Well-being

byGreatNewsPodOctober 25, 2023February 12, 2026
Is it possible to combat depression with "learned optimism"? According to Seligman, the father of…
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28 Positive Quotes about Optimism
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28 Positive Quotes about Optimism

byAndrew McGivernJuly 25, 2023February 13, 2026
Want to read some Optimistic Quotes about Optimism? Perfect! Here are 28 Positive Quotes about…
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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.

David Goggins – “Your entitled mind is dead weight. Cut it loose. Don’t focus on what you think you deserve. Take aim on what you are willing to earn!”
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. Why should you listen? Because good news should be heard. Available where all Great Podcasts are found and I've also left a link in the show notes.

Today's dose of raw, unfiltered motivation comes from David Goggins, a retired Navy SEAL, ultra-endurance athlete, and author. Known for his incredible mental toughness and ability to push past perceived limits, Goggins challenges us with this powerful statement:

”Your entitled mind is dead weight. Cut it loose. Don’t focus on what you think you deserve. Take aim on what you are willing to earn!”

David Goggins doesn't pull any punches, and this quote is a prime example of his no-excuses philosophy. In a world that sometimes encourages us to believe we're owed something, Goggins flips the script entirely. He calls out the ”entitled mind” as dead weight, something that holds us back from our true potential.

Think about it: how often do we find ourselves thinking, ”I deserve this promotion,” or ”I deserve an easier path,” or ”I deserve success without all this struggle”? While it's important to value ourselves, an overreliance on what we think we deserve can blind us to the effort, sacrifice, and relentless work that true achievement demands. This mindset can lead to frustration, stagnation, and a reluctance to put in the necessary grind.

Goggins urges us to cut that dead weight loose. Instead of focusing on perceived entitlements, he directs our energy towards what we are willing to earn. This shift in perspective is transformative. It moves us from a passive, waiting stance to an active, aggressive pursuit of our goals. It reminds us that the most satisfying rewards are those we've fought for, those we've built with our own sweat and determination.

So, as you tackle your day, ask yourself: Am I operating from a place of entitlement, or am I ready to earn it? What are you truly willing to work for, to sacrifice for, to push through discomfort for? Embrace the challenge, shed the expectation of handouts, and take aim at the hard-earned victories that will truly define your strength and character.

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.

David Goggins – “Your entitled mind is dead weight. Cut it loose. Don’t focus on what you think you deserve. Take aim on what you are willing to earn!”
David Goggins – “Your entitled mind is dead weight. Cut it loose. Don’t focus on what you think you deserve. Take aim on what you are willing to earn!”
April 16, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Erich Fromm – “The more a person depends on external stimulation, the poorer their inner life becomes.”
April 15, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Walter Lorenzo Sheldon – “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility is being superior to your former self.”
April 14, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Unkown Author- “Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.”
April 13, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Roger Lee – “Life is full of surprises. Always be hopeful for tomorrow, because your miracle can happen any day.”
April 12, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Martin Luther King Jr. – “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”
April 11, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Unknown Author – “The secret to having it all is knowing you already do.”
April 10, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Elbert Hubbard – “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing that you will make one.”
April 9, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Zig Ziglar – “Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly — until you can learn to do it well.”
April 8, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Brené Brown – “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.”
April 7, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
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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.

Laser-Fast Internet and Epigenetic Health
byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

The Great News podcast is brought to you by the Daily Quote.

Today, a discovery that could turn our oceans into a source of clean, green fuel. That's our lead story today.

Plus, we’ll look at a ”molecular staple” for hard-to-treat cancers, a way to silence cholesterol without permanently altering your DNA, and a wireless system that’s twice as efficient as Wi-Fi.

Turning Sunlight and Seawater into Hydrogen

How Stapled Peptides Could Change Cancer Treatment

Turning Off Bad Genes

How Laser Tech Is Rewriting the Rules of WirelessAnd don’t forget to stick around for the speed round where we’ll celebrate a historic victory against an ancient disease.Chile Eliminates Leprosy

Revolutionizing Brain Research and Treatment!

China’s Gigantic Battery

How CAR T Therapy Is Learning to Fight Cancer Smarter

If you like the Great News Podcast, you will love the Great News Letter. Because the Great News Podcast is Great but the Great News Letter is Greater!

The Great News Letter is an email newsletter that you can subscribe to for FREE and get all the good news delivered to your email inbox.

For this episode we got some feedback from Brian de V. You can leave feedback for the show too by going to greatnewspodcast.com/feedback.

Or if you listen in Spotify – leave a comment right there as you listen.

Until next time… and there will be a next time.

Keep looking for the good in the world because no only is it there, its everywhere!

Laser-Fast Internet and Epigenetic Health
Laser-Fast Internet and Epigenetic Health
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    Erich Fromm – “The more a person depends on external stimulation, the poorer their inner life becomes.”

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    Laser-Fast Internet and Epigenetic Health

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    How Laser Tech Is Rewriting the Rules of Wireless

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    Chile Eliminates Leprosy

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    byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

    The Great News podcast is brought to you by the Daily Quote.

    Today, a discovery that could turn our oceans into a source of clean, green fuel. That's our lead story today.

    Plus, we’ll look at a ”molecular staple” for hard-to-treat cancers, a way to silence cholesterol without permanently altering your DNA, and a wireless system that’s twice as efficient as Wi-Fi.

    Turning Sunlight and Seawater into Hydrogen

    How Stapled Peptides Could Change Cancer Treatment

    Turning Off Bad Genes

    How Laser Tech Is Rewriting the Rules of WirelessAnd don’t forget to stick around for the speed round where we’ll celebrate a historic victory against an ancient disease.Chile Eliminates Leprosy

    Revolutionizing Brain Research and Treatment!

    China’s Gigantic Battery

    How CAR T Therapy Is Learning to Fight Cancer Smarter

    If you like the Great News Podcast, you will love the Great News Letter. Because the Great News Podcast is Great but the Great News Letter is Greater!

    The Great News Letter is an email newsletter that you can subscribe to for FREE and get all the good news delivered to your email inbox.

    For this episode we got some feedback from Brian de V. You can leave feedback for the show too by going to greatnewspodcast.com/feedback.

    Or if you listen in Spotify – leave a comment right there as you listen.

    Until next time… and there will be a next time.

    Keep looking for the good in the world because no only is it there, its everywhere!

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