Jim Carrey - Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them
Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your hst, Andrew McGivern, for July 1st.
Now today is a day for celebration—and not just because you might get a day off work. It’s Canada Day, the birthday of the Great White North. A day when Canadians proudly wear red and white, sing "O Canada" with a little too much gusto, and somehow manage to make patriotism sound incredibly polite. Unless, we are playing an American team and then the booing during the American anthem makes us seem kinda rude. Yeah, we shouldn't be doing that. But just when you thought the day couldn’t get more festive—it’s also International Joke Day. Yes, that’s right. July 1st brings us fireworks, flag waving, and fart jokes... and I for one think that’s a beautiful combination. So let’s ease into today with a quote from the one and only Jim Carrey, a Canadian icon who practically embodies both holidays at once.
Jim Carrey once said:
"Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them."
Carrey’s journey—from living in a van with his family to becoming a global comedy legend—is proof that taking a risk, even one that makes you look utterly ridiculous, can lead to something extraordinary. Whether you're chasing a dream, starting a new chapter, or just deciding to wear plaid with pride—taking that leap matters more than getting it perfect. Which brings us—naturally—to today's joke. In honor of International Joke Day, here's something that may not win any awards, but hey... neither did Carrey’s first stand-up set: Why do Canadians eat with their elbows up?
Because we don't like the taste of tariffs!
Yeah, that one might cause more groaning than laughing—but that’s the whole point of today. Comedy’s not about perfection—it’s about courage. And that ties right back to Jim Carrey’s message: the choice to leap, to try, and to not let fear dictate the story you tell yourself. So today, take a moment to celebrate where you’re from, laugh at something silly, and say yes to something new—even if it’s just trying ketchup chips or apologizing to a squirrel for walking too close.
Go out there, be brave, be kind, and maybe even be a little ridiculous. That's it for today, I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for now, but I'll be back tomorrow - same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.
"Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them."
Carrey’s journey—from living in a van with his family to becoming a global comedy legend—is proof that taking a risk, even one that makes you look utterly ridiculous, can lead to something extraordinary. Whether you're chasing a dream, starting a new chapter, or just deciding to wear plaid with pride—taking that leap matters more than getting it perfect. Which brings us—naturally—to today's joke. In honor of International Joke Day, here's something that may not win any awards, but hey... neither did Carrey’s first stand-up set: Why do Canadians eat with their elbows up?
Because we don't like the taste of tariffs!
Yeah, that one might cause more groaning than laughing—but that’s the whole point of today. Comedy’s not about perfection—it’s about courage. And that ties right back to Jim Carrey’s message: the choice to leap, to try, and to not let fear dictate the story you tell yourself. So today, take a moment to celebrate where you’re from, laugh at something silly, and say yes to something new—even if it’s just trying ketchup chips or apologizing to a squirrel for walking too close.
Go out there, be brave, be kind, and maybe even be a little ridiculous. That's it for today, I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for now, but I'll be back tomorrow - same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.