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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.

Paulo Coelho – “Do something instead of killing time because time is killing you.”
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 lets jump straight into the quote of the day.

Today's insight comes from Paulo Coelho, the internationally acclaimed Brazilian novelist and lyricist. Best known for his global bestseller The Alchemist, Coelho's works often explore themes of destiny, purpose, and the journey of self-discovery.
He once said…

”Do something instead of killing time because time is killing you.”

Paulo Coelho's words cut through the complacency that can so easily creep into our lives. In an age filled with distractions and endless ways to pass the hours, it's easy to fall into the trap of merely ”killing time.”

We might scroll aimlessly, binge-watch shows, or simply drift through our days without a clear sense of purpose. But

Coelho's quote serves as a powerful wake-up call, reminding us that time is not an infinite resource to be idly spent; it is a finite, precious commodity that, in its relentless march, is ultimately consuming our lives.

This isn't a call to constant busyness or to fill every moment with productive tasks. Rather, it's an invitation to intentionality. It's about recognizing the value of each moment and choosing to engage with life actively, rather than passively letting it slip away. ”Do something” implies taking action, pursuing passions, learning, growing, connecting, or contributing. It means living with a sense of purpose, however small or grand that purpose may be.

When we are merely killing time, we are, in essence, allowing time to kill our potential, our dreams, and our opportunities for meaningful experiences. We are sacrificing the richness of life for the comfort of inertia. Coelho's message encourages us to break free from this cycle, to reclaim our agency, and to invest our time in ways that truly nourish our souls and move us closer to the lives we aspire to live.

Every day presents us with choices: to be a participant or a spectator, a creator or a consumer, an intentional being or a passive observer. By choosing to ”do something” – to engage, to create, to learn – we honor the precious gift of time and transform it from a silent killer into a powerful ally in our journey.

So, as you step into your day, remember Paulo Coelho's urgent wisdom. What will you do today that truly matters? How will you choose to live, rather than merely pass, the hours? Let his words inspire you to seize the day and make every moment count.

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.

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.

Paulo Coelho – “Do something instead of killing time because time is killing you.”
Paulo Coelho – “Do something instead of killing time because time is killing you.”
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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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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.

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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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    Paulo Coelho – “Do something instead of killing time because time is killing you.”

    byAndrew McGivernMay 1, 2026

    Alice Morse Earle – “Not every day is good, but there is good in every day.”

    byAndrew McGivernApril 30, 2026

    Unknown – “Be smart. Notice everything. But act like you know nothing.”

    byAndrew McGivernApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

    Carl Jung – “The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.”

    byAndrew McGivernApril 28, 2026
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    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!

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