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Today is March 30th, and welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, and I’m happy you are here with me today.

Now, let’s talk about today’s holiday: I Am in Control Day. Sounds empowering, right? That’s because it is. This day actually has an interesting origin—back in 1981, when President Reagan was wounded in an assassination attempt, Secretary of State Alexander Haig famously declared, “I am in control here.” Now, whether he actually was in control is debatable, but the phrase stuck, and over time, this day evolved into a reminder that you are in control of your own life, your decisions, and your destiny.

So, what better quote to go with today than this gem from Tony Robbins:

"The only thing that’s keeping you from getting what you want is the story you keep telling yourself about why you can’t have it."

Let that sink in for a second. It’s easy to blame circumstances, bad luck, or even Mercury retrograde for why things aren’t going our way. But at the end of the day, the biggest roadblock between where you are and where you want to be is often your own mindset. If you tell yourself you’re stuck, you’ll stay stuck. If you tell yourself you’re capable, suddenly doors start opening.

So, on I Am in Control Day, take a moment to check in with yourself. What story are you telling? Is it serving you, or is it just an excuse in disguise? Maybe today is the day you rewrite that script and take the wheel. Just… maybe don’t make any dramatic Haig-style announcements in the office.

That’s it for today’s episode of The Daily Quote. If this message resonated with you, take control—share it with a friend, leave a review, or just use it as fuel to make today a great one. I’ll be back tomorrow with another quote to keep you inspired. Until then, remember—you’re in control. Act like it.