Mark Twain – Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times
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Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for March 12th.
Now, did you know that today is National No Smoking Day? That’s right—today is all about encouraging people to quit smoking and breathe a little easier. It’s a day to ditch the cigarettes, break free from the habit, and—let’s be honest— potentially save a life and a ridiculous amount of money. Have you seen cigarette prices lately? At this point, quitting smoking is practically an investment strategy.
I'm not going to lie, I'm a little skeptical about this national holiday. I mean are there really any smokers left out there?
Really? Ok... So, in honor of No Smoking Day, today’s quote comes from Mark Twain, who had plenty to say about vices. He once said,
"Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.”
Classic Twain—sharp wit with a hint of brutal honesty. And let’s be real, if you’ve ever tried to quit a bad habit, you know exactly what he means. Breaking free from something ingrained in your routine isn’t just about willpower; it’s about persistence. Falling off the wagon isn’t failure—it’s just another chance to climb back on. Or is it off... I don't know. So if you or someone you know is trying to quit, remember: it’s not about perfection. It’s about progress. And if Mark Twain could try thousands of times, well… you've got at least a few attempts in you, too.
But the last time you quit - when it finally sticks it will probably be because you know longer accept that you are smoker. Because smoking is gross and you don't want to be gross! When someone asks you if you want a smoke you will say that's disgusting. I'm not one of those! And it will be true because your identity has changed.
And that is the only way to make a long term change. Either you quit using willpower and over a long time you slowly change your identity. Or you decide right now that you are a non-smoker... or whatever it is your trying to change.
That's how I see it anyway. That’s it for today. If you enjoyed it, be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a dose of daily inspiration. And if you know someone who could use this message, send it their way—just maybe not while they’re having a smoke break. Let them have that last one... I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for today but I'll be back tomorrow, same pod time, same pod station for another Daily Quote..