George Bernard Shaw - Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
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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 17th.
I'm happy your here with me today and not just acting happy, because that would be a little too on the nose for today’s holidays. That’s right, it’s St. Patrick’s Day! A day of green outfits, four-leaf clovers, and – more than a few questionable beverage choices. But did you know it’s also Act Happy Day? Yep, it turns out that simply pretending to be happy can actually make you happy. So, if you’re feeling a little grumpy today, just throw on a leprechaun hat, do a little jig, and force that smile—science says it’ll work!
Now, since today is all about Irish cheer and the power of happiness, let’s turn to a quote that ties it all together. This one comes from the legendary Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, who said:
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
And that’s really what Act Happy Day is all about, isn’t it? You don’t have to wait for happiness to magically appear, like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. You create it. You build it. You act your way into it, and soon enough, it becomes real. So today, whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with friends, wearing ridiculous green accessories, or just giving yourself permission to laugh at something silly—remember that happiness is something you make, not just something you find. And if you have to fake it a little at first, well, the Irish have been known to tell a good tale or two, so you’re in good company.
That’s it for today’s episode, I'm Andrew McGivern signing off for today but if you are left wishing there was more... don't worry I'll be back tomorrow, same pod time, same pod station for another Daily Quote. See you tomorrow!