The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks

Sean Croxton
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Mar 27, 2026 • 10min

Dr. Wayne Dyer: “You Can Find Your Calling By Just Being Willing to Listen.”

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, renowned self-help author and spiritual psychologist, shares ideas on listening to inner guidance. He contrasts motivation as pushing you forward with inspiration as something that pulls you toward your true calling. Stories about creativity, surrender, and recognizing your divine nature illustrate how to follow the voice within.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 11min

Jim Rohn: “Read All The Books.”

Jim Rohn, legendary entrepreneur and motivational author, shares concise life-tested guidance. He discusses how changing yourself transforms income and health. He explains attracting success by becoming valuable, outlines five fundamentals to raise your value, and stresses learning from experience, studying others, keeping a journal, and reading widely.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 11min

Ed Mylett: “You're Chasing Down the Person You Were Born to Be.”

Ed Mylett, a high-energy motivational speaker and author, urges you to pursue the person you were born to be. He talks about treating life as a race, using energy and daily choices to shape your future. He covers entrepreneurship as self-discovery, tuning out irrelevant opinions, and becoming the lead character in your own story.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 15min

Donald Miller: “There is No Transformation for a Victim.”

Donald Miller, author and storytelling expert behind the StoryBrand framework, explains how story roles shape our lives. He outlines the four roles—victim, villain, hero, and guide—and why stepping out of victimhood matters. Short takes on how challenge, pain, and transformation create purpose and gratitude in the stories we live.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 13min

Les Brown: “Our Success in Life is Directly Related to The Quantity and The Quality of The Service that We Give.”

Les Brown, renowned motivational speaker and author known for powerful talks, delivers a live seminar excerpt about generosity and abundance. He explains the law of giving and contrasts scarcity with a giving mindset. Short, energetic lessons cover giving of self, unique contributions, and how service creates space to receive more.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 11min

Dr. Wayne Dyer: “If You Grow Up Believing That You are What You Do, Then When You Don't, You Aren't.”

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, renowned self-help author and spiritual teacher, guides listeners to trust their true nature and let go of limiting beliefs. He explores honoring your unique calling, how the ego ties identity to doing, and the shift from fear to curiosity. Short, inspiring reflections on intrinsic worth and unfolding without control.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 8min

Dr. Angela Duckworth: “Grit is Living Life Like It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint.”

Angela Duckworth explains why talent and IQ aren’t the best predictors of success. After studying students, soldiers, teachers, and professionals, she discovered that the real driver of achievement is grit — the combination of passion and perseverance for long-term goals. Learn why success is less about talent and more about sticking with what matters over time.Want Ad-Free Episodes? Join QOD Club and hear zero ads inside our Circle community. Plus, book clubs, mentorship calls, weekly business trainings, and new likeminded friends. Get started for only $9.Source: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TEDHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 8min

John Wooden: “Never Cease Trying to Be the Best You Could Be.”

John Wooden, legendary UCLA coach and teacher, defines success as peace of mind from doing your best. He rejects measuring success by trophies or status. He discusses not comparing yourself to others, the difference between character and reputation, teaching by example, and three simple life rules from his father.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 11min

Rabbi Daniel Lapin: “I Eat Because I Am Able to Serve You.”

Rabbi Daniel Lapin, a Conservative rabbi, author, and speaker on prosperity and Jewish wisdom. He argues you learn to love work by doing it. He frames service and identifying others' needs as the route to prosperity. He discusses specialization, hiring to make supervisors' lives easier, and earning by serving people's deficiencies.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 14min

Lou Holtz: “You Can Do Anything in This World You Want if You're Willing to Pay the Price.”

Lou Holtz shares powerful lessons on competition, belief, and the price of success. From football fields to everyday life, he reminds us that the real competition is with ourselves. Success comes from helping others, setting clear goals, believing in your ability, and being willing to pay the price that most people avoid.Want Ad-Free Episodes? Join QOD Club and hear zero ads inside our Circle community. Plus, book clubs, mentorship calls, weekly business trainings, and new likeminded friends. Get started for only $9.Source: Lou Holtz: Maintaining Self-Motivation (1986 speech to Chevrolet dealers)Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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