The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks

Sean Croxton
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Oct 9, 2025 • 9min

Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel: “The Person Who Won’t Read isn’t Any Better Off Than The Person Who Can’t Read.”

Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel, a global leadership expert and successful business executive, shares a heartwarming story about Frank, a cab driver who exemplified professionalism and accountability. She emphasizes the importance of being the 'CEO of yourself,' highlighting the need for continuous self-improvement and lifelong learning. Frank’s unique daily checklist ritual showcases how consistency can elevate service quality. Dr. Bethel also encourages listeners to develop solid personal growth plans, stressing the significance of balancing business, people, and technical skills.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 13min

Dr. Joe Vitale: “You Always Get What You Unconsciously Believe and Expect.”

Dr. Joe Vitale, a renowned author and Law of Attraction teacher, delves into the fascinating interplay between unconscious beliefs and conscious goals. He highlights how hidden counter intentions can sabotage our manifestations, leading to a hit-or-miss experience with the Law of Attraction. Joe shares transformative personal stories that reveal the power of shifting limiting beliefs. By aligning our inner thoughts, he explains, we can unlock creativity and allow inspiration to flow freely, transforming our lives in the process.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 12min

Tony Robbins: “Emotions aren’t Caused by External Sources; We Create Them.”

Tony Robbins, a legendary motivational speaker and life coach, explores the powerful notion that our emotions are self-created through focus, language, and meaning. He discusses how habitual patterns limit our emotional experiences and emphasizes the importance of asking empowering questions. Pivotal stories, like that of W. Mitchell's resilience post-trauma, highlight how meaning-making shapes our response to life’s challenges. Through transformational vocabulary, Robbins encourages us to redefine our emotional landscape and take control of our feelings.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 8min

Les Brown: “When Things Go Wrong, Don’t Go with Them.”

Les Brown shares the raw truth about setbacks, failure, and comeback power. With stories of divorce, loss, illness, and betrayal, he illustrates how life knocks us down — but also how we can rise again. His message: own your dream, stop making excuses, and refuse to stay “parked” in mediocrity. Through perseverance, self-belief, and persistence, you can transform hardship into fuel for greatness.Source: You Were Born to be Extraordinary - Les Brown - Part 2 Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram Check out the NEW Black Excellence Daily podcast. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and Amazon.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 11min

2281 | Brian Tracy: “If You Can’t Save a Nickel, You Can’t Make a Million Dollars.”

Brian Tracy, a renowned motivational speaker and author renowned for his expertise in personal and financial development, shares powerful saving strategies. He emphasizes the importance of discipline over luck in building wealth. Tracy introduces the concept of 'paying yourself first' and suggests starting with just 1% savings. His 'wedge strategy' encourages saving 50% of future income increases. He highlights how small habits and the law of accumulation create financial momentum, ultimately leading to lasting prosperity.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 6min

2280 | Robin Sharma: “Genius is Not About Genetics, It’s About Practice.”

Robin Sharma argues that true genius stems from practice, not genetics, emphasizing the 10,000-hour rule for mastery. He highlights the importance of rituals that make disciplined practice effortless. Sharma encourages creating distraction-free environments, akin to Menlo Park, to foster creativity. He also warns against the dangers of self-hypnosis through repeating limiting excuses and discusses how words shape our beliefs and identities.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 15min

2279 | Brendon Burchard: “If You Don’t Like Yourself Now, What Else do you need to go through?”

Brendon Burchard, a high-performance coach and personal development speaker, dives deep into self-concept and growth. He introduces the 'thunderous question' that helps evaluate personal progress, emphasizing its power to boost self-esteem. Burchard highlights the importance of tracking small wins, which can significantly enhance self-worth. He encourages listeners to integrate successes and develop routines that ask, 'Am I getting better?' Ultimately, Brendon reveals how facing this question can unlock confidence and lead to transformative change.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 10min

2278 | Alan Stein Jr.: “Motivation is a Feeling; Discipline is a Decision.”

Alan Stein Jr., a renowned performance coach and author, shares his insights on mental toughness and discipline. He emphasizes that while motivation can be fleeting, discipline is a consistent choice we make. Alan redefines mental toughness as making the best of any situation, free from blame or excuses. He encourages adopting a 'next play mentality' to enhance resilience and focuses on controllable actions that lead to success. With practical strategies and a strong emphasis on daily choices, he inspires listeners to pursue excellence.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 12min

2277 | Lisa Nichols: “Don’t Stand IN Your Story; Stand ON Your Story.”

Lisa Nichols, a renowned motivational speaker and founder of Motivating the Masses, shares her inspiring insights on harnessing the power of your voice. She emphasizes that speaking isn't just for platforms—it's for everyday life. Nichols discusses the importance of embracing childlike honesty and the concept of 'carefrontation' to speak truths lovingly. She also encourages using your past as fuel to create impact and to stand on your story, not in it. Her passion and practical tips empower listeners to inspire change in their communities.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 8min

2276 | Harv Eker: “If You’re Not Growing, You’re Dying.”

Harv Eker delivers a wake-up call about growth, urging listeners to reject comfort and excuses. He emphasizes that without continuous learning, especially in finances, stagnation ensues. Eker challenges the myths around money, advocating for skill acquisition over accepting incompetence. The conversation pivots on the importance of achieving results rather than making excuses, leading to an empowering declaration that reinforces accountability and focuses on wealth creation.

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