Charles M. Schultz - Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia
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Today is November 26th, and welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, and I’m happy you’re here with me today.
Now, today is Good Grief Day, a holiday that celebrates the humor, wisdom, and legacy of Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts. If you’re hearing Snoopy’s happy dance in your head or imagining Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown, you’re already in the spirit.
The Quote of the Day:
In honor of Good Grief Day, today’s quote is from Charles M. Schulz himself:
"Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia."
Classic Schulz, right? Equal parts humor and existential reassurance. There’s something endearingly practical about this sentiment—it reminds you not to let yourself spiral into the worst-case scenario mindset. Sure, the sky might be falling, but somewhere out there, someone’s already moved on to the next day.
This quote pairs perfectly with Good Grief Day because Schulz’s comic strip, Peanuts, was a masterclass in turning life’s little tragedies into humor and wisdom. Poor Charlie Brown lived in a world where nothing ever went quite his way, but the lesson was clear: it’s okay to stumble through life. After all, isn’t life just a series of “good grief” moments?
And if you’re wondering how this ties into today, here’s the trick: Schulz is reminding us that no matter how messy or overwhelming things might seem, time marches on. Perspective can make all the difference—Australia has already decided that whatever you’re worried about is so yesterday.
And hey, isn’t it funny how our worries can feel all-consuming, but, like Charlie Brown’s attempts to kick the football, they often don’t have the dire consequences we fear? Sure, we fall flat on our back sometimes, but the good news is that we can always try again. Or, if you’re Charlie Brown, try again and again until you become the poster child for perseverance.
So, as you go about your day, remember Schulz’s words: no matter what you’re dealing with, tomorrow is already waiting for you—somewhere. And if today feels like a "Good Grief" kind of day, channel your inner Charlie Brown. Keep showing up, even if the odds feel stacked against you.
Thanks for tuning in to The Daily Quote. I’ll see you tomorrow with another dose of wisdom and inspiration. Until then, keep moving forward—because in Australia, they already have.