Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 4th.

Now, before we get cracking, it’s worth tipping our hats to the 4th of July — Independence Day in the United States. It’s a day of fireworks, freedom, and the annual testing of just how many hot dogs one human body can handle. But we’re not here to talk about patriotism or pyrotechnics — not today. Because today, my friend, is Sidewalk Egg Frying Day. Yes, it’s a real thing. It celebrates the kind of scorching summer heat where you could quite literally fry an egg on the pavement — assuming you're okay with a little extra crunch from gravel garnish.

And in honor of this sizzling celebration, today’s quote is is from Harry S. Truman, who once said:

"If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen."

Now, Truman may have been talking politics, but this little slice of wisdom fits perfectly with today’s holiday. Whether it’s the kitchen, the sidewalk, or just the heat of life’s daily pressure — the message remains: don’t shy away from intensity. Step into it. Lean into the challenge, even if it feels like you’re about to poach yourself under the summer sun. So if today throws some heat your way — maybe a tough conversation, a demanding task, or just actual soul-melting temperatures — remember, growth often happens when things are at their hottest. Just maybe carry sunscreen. And a spatula, just in case. That's going to do it for today. If your Merican, I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July. And for the rest of us... we can make do trying to fry an egg on the sidewalk.

I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for now, but I'll be back tomorrow - same pod time, same pod station, with another Daily Quote.