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 McGivern, for May 24th. Now, brace yourself… because today we’re celebrating National Asparagus Day. Yes, asparagus – that elegant, green spear of springtime that somehow found its way from medieval banquet tables to your local brunch menu. It’s one of those vegetables that makes you feel a little more sophisticated just for ordering it. But today, we’re not just celebrating its taste—we’re drawing a little life inspiration from it, too. So here's your quote of the day from Zig Ziglar, who once said: "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." Now what does that have to do with Asparagus. You see, asparagus doesn’t just pop out of the ground overnight. It takes years—literally. In fact, a good asparagus crop takes two to three seasons before it’s ready to harvest. That’s patience. That’s perseverance. That’s planning for long-term success. And the result? A resilient plant that can keep producing for over a decade. Just like you. When you set goals and work towards them—sometimes over months or even years—what you become during that journey is far more powerful than the thing you finally achieve. You develop strength. Discipline. Patience. Even a little green wisdom. So today, on National Asparagus Day, let the humble spear remind you that your path to growth may not be fast, but it is worth it. Keep reaching, keep growing, and know that every step shapes you into something even better. Thanks for joining me today. This has been The Daily Quote with Andrew McGivern. I'm signing off for today but I’ll be back tomorrow same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.