The President's Daily Brief

December 24th, 2025: Mike Baker’s Christmas Message to PDB Listeners

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Dec 24, 2025
Mike Baker shares heartfelt holiday greetings and reflections on gratitude, quoting Cicero to highlight its importance. He encourages listeners to maintain perspective amid turmoil and avoid hyperbole during these challenging times. Emphasizing the value of family and community, he inspires small acts of kindness that can make a difference. Baker expresses deep appreciation for the support from listeners and hints at exciting updates for the coming year, wrapping up with warm well-wishes for the season.
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ADVICE

Practice Daily Gratitude

  • Take time this holiday season to reflect on what truly matters: family, friends, and others' well-being.
  • Start each morning with a quiet moment of gratitude to reframe perspective and increase appreciation.
ANECDOTE

Quoting Cicero As A Step Up

  • Mike Baker jokes that quoting Cicero is a first for him compared with his usual pop-culture references.
  • He normally quotes Groucho Marx, Yogi Berra, or South Park, so this is a step up.
INSIGHT

Keep Global Events In Perspective

  • Keep global turmoil in context and avoid hyperbole when assessing world events.
  • Staying informed matters, but resist disinformation and avoid extreme comparisons that distort debate.
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