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 the McGivern, and today is September the 12th., Today’s episode is all about encouragement. And not just any kind of encouragement—the kind that truly matters.Now, before we dive in, let's talk about the national holidays today. That is right - I said holidays... plural!We have two very special ones that couldn’t be more perfectly matched: “Are You OK? Day” and the “National Day of Encouragement.” Both of these days exist to remind us how important it is to reach out, to ask, to listen, and to lift each other up.“Are You OK?” Day started in Australia but has resonated globally, asking a simple yet profound question. It’s a reminder that checking in on each other—really asking “Are you OK?”—can make all the difference. Pair that with the National Day of Encouragement, and you've got a tag team that's essentially telling us to be there for others in every possible way. Not just asking if they’re OK but also encouraging thm to keep going, to push through, to let them know they matter.So, how do we tie all this together? Well, today’s quote couldn’t be more fitting:It is from Brian Tracey, who once said....“You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.” Now, you’ve probably heard this quote a hundred times, but I want you to pause for a second and really let it sink in. Brian Tracy, one of the most well-known self-development authors and speakers, didn’t just throw this line out there as a feel-good mantra. It’s a reminder that resilience, strength, and courage aren’t things you find outside of yourself. They are already in you—waiting to be tapped into.Think about the times when someone asked you, “Are you OK?” Maybe you were, maybe you weren’t, but the simple act of someone checking in was a reminder that you don’t have to face everything alone. Then imagine someone adding a little sprinkle of encouragement on top, saying, “You’ve got this. You can handle it.” That combination—the care and the confidence in you—can be all it takes to find your own inner strength.Here’s the thing: Everyone you meet today is fighting some kind of battle, whether they show it or not. They might be at their breaking point or just hanging on by a thread. By asking “Are you OK?” and offering even the smallest bit of encouragement, you could be reminding someone that they do have what it takes inside them, even if they’ve forgotten. You can be the spark that lights up their strength.So, how does this all tie together? Well, think of encouragement as the ultimate companion to empathy. When you check in with someone, it’s like giving them permission to pause, to reflect, and maybe even to open up. And when you offer encouragement, it’s like handing them a little boost of belief—letting them know that not only are they seen, but they are capable. You’re saying, “Hey, the world might throw some punches, but you’ve got the tools to get back up.”So today, as we celebrate both “Are You OK? Day” and the National Day of Encouragement, let’s remember this: It doesn’t take much to make a big difference in someone’s life. A simple question. A few kind words. Maybe even sharing Brian Tracy’s quote to remind someone that they’ve got everything they need, right here, right now.And that includes you.Whether today’s going smoothly or you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, remember that you do have what it takes. If no one’s asked you today, let me be the first: Are you OK? And if you need a bit of encouragement, here it is—you’ve got this.So go out there, spread some encouragement, ask someone if they’re OK, and let’s lift each other up. Until next time, I’m Andrew McGivern, and this has been The Daily Quote. Thanks for being here with me today—because you matter.Take care, and I’ll see you tomorrow.