1 01:00:01,250 --> 01:00:04,125 Good morning and 2 01:00:04,125 --> 01:00:06,583 welcome to Morning Cereal. 3 01:00:12,166 --> 01:00:13,458 Okay, good morning and 4 01:00:13,458 --> 01:00:14,250 welcome to Wednesday. 5 01:00:15,083 --> 01:00:16,666 If you woke up this morning with a 6 01:00:16,666 --> 01:00:18,500 craving for summer vibes 7 01:00:18,500 --> 01:00:20,541 and sweet things, well, today 8 01:00:20,541 --> 01:00:21,375 is your day. 9 01:00:21,750 --> 01:00:23,666 It's National Corn on the Cob Day and 10 01:00:23,666 --> 01:00:25,875 National German Chocolate Cake Day. 11 01:00:26,458 --> 01:00:28,458 Isn't it kind of weird how chocolate cake 12 01:00:28,458 --> 01:00:30,375 can sound good at any time of the day? 13 01:00:31,416 --> 01:00:33,000 But if you woke up on the more 14 01:00:33,000 --> 01:00:34,458 philosophical side of the 15 01:00:34,458 --> 01:00:36,166 bed, well, it's National Making 16 01:00:36,208 --> 01:00:37,291 Life Beautiful Day. 17 01:00:37,708 --> 01:00:40,125 A reminder to pause, find the beauty in 18 01:00:40,125 --> 01:00:41,541 the mundane, and maybe 19 01:00:41,541 --> 01:00:42,708 throw in a kind word or 20 01:00:42,708 --> 01:00:42,958 two. 21 01:00:43,333 --> 01:00:44,958 And if all else fails, at 22 01:00:44,958 --> 01:00:46,541 least give a neighborly wave. 23 01:00:46,666 --> 01:00:48,500 It's also National Say Hi Day. 24 01:00:48,791 --> 01:00:51,000 So go ahead, flash those pearly whites at 25 01:00:51,000 --> 01:00:52,458 the mailman, or maybe 26 01:00:52,458 --> 01:00:53,708 that next random driver 27 01:00:53,708 --> 01:00:54,166 you pass. 28 01:00:55,291 --> 01:00:56,625 And speaking of brightening someone 29 01:00:56,625 --> 01:00:58,125 else's day, let's turn to 30 01:00:58,125 --> 01:01:00,375 the ever-wise Peter Dinklage, 31 01:01:00,375 --> 01:01:02,125 who said, "Don't wait until 32 01:01:02,125 --> 01:01:03,500 they tell you you are ready. 33 01:01:03,875 --> 01:01:04,458 Get in there. 34 01:01:04,708 --> 01:01:07,000 The world is ready for you right now." 35 01:01:08,166 --> 01:01:08,916 I love this quote. 36 01:01:09,125 --> 01:01:10,958 There's so many times we wait until 37 01:01:10,958 --> 01:01:13,958 things feel just right, or this or that. 38 01:01:14,416 --> 01:01:16,833 Stop hesitating and just dive in. 39 01:01:17,125 --> 01:01:18,041 You never know what 40 01:01:18,041 --> 01:01:19,416 doors might open when you do. 41 01:01:20,166 --> 01:01:21,916 Alright, today's news facts 42 01:01:21,916 --> 01:01:23,833 and birthdays are for June 11th. 43 01:01:24,416 --> 01:01:26,291 We're going to start back in 1935. 44 01:01:26,708 --> 01:01:29,458 That's when inventor Edwin Armstrong, he 45 01:01:29,458 --> 01:01:32,166 gave the first demonstration of FM radio. 46 01:01:32,958 --> 01:01:34,375 Now, if you're like me and you're of a 47 01:01:34,375 --> 01:01:36,333 certain age, you know the 48 01:01:36,333 --> 01:01:37,625 name of the radio station 49 01:01:37,625 --> 01:01:38,500 where you grew up. 50 01:01:38,833 --> 01:01:39,291 What was yours? 51 01:01:39,958 --> 01:01:45,291 Mine was KIKX 102.7 or 98.9, Magic FM. 52 01:01:46,791 --> 01:01:49,666 Then we're going to move to 1962, when on 53 01:01:49,666 --> 01:01:50,625 this date, three 54 01:01:50,625 --> 01:01:52,250 inmates made a daring escape 55 01:01:52,458 --> 01:01:52,916 from where? 56 01:01:53,541 --> 01:01:55,708 Aquatrass, which sparked endless 57 01:01:55,708 --> 01:01:56,916 conspiracy theories about 58 01:01:56,916 --> 01:01:57,916 whether they actually made 59 01:01:57,916 --> 01:01:58,583 it out or not. 60 01:01:59,375 --> 01:02:01,041 Then moving up to 1984 on 61 01:02:01,041 --> 01:02:02,208 this date, Ghostbusters. 62 01:02:02,958 --> 01:02:04,666 It hit the number one spot at the box 63 01:02:04,666 --> 01:02:06,250 office, sparking the 64 01:02:06,250 --> 01:02:07,958 never-ending question, "Just 65 01:02:08,166 --> 01:02:09,416 who are you going to call?" 66 01:02:09,916 --> 01:02:12,625 Then on this date in 1993, Jurassic Park, 67 01:02:12,625 --> 01:02:14,083 that opened up in movie theaters. 68 01:02:14,791 --> 01:02:17,875 And lastly, in 2002, American Idol 69 01:02:17,875 --> 01:02:19,583 debuted on Fox, launching 70 01:02:19,583 --> 01:02:21,083 a new wave of music talent 71 01:02:21,250 --> 01:02:22,541 and reality TV. 72 01:02:23,125 --> 01:02:24,208 And it introduced us all 73 01:02:24,208 --> 01:02:25,875 to the lovable Simon Cowell. 74 01:02:26,541 --> 01:02:27,791 Well, happy birthday to you. 75 01:02:27,791 --> 01:02:28,666 Today is your birthday. 76 01:02:28,916 --> 01:02:29,750 You share a birthday 77 01:02:29,750 --> 01:02:31,541 with actor Shia Labeouf. 78 01:02:31,541 --> 01:02:32,125 You would know him from 79 01:02:32,125 --> 01:02:33,333 Transformers and Holes. 80 01:02:33,833 --> 01:02:34,875 He's 38 today. 81 01:02:35,750 --> 01:02:37,291 Actor Peter Dinklage, you would know him 82 01:02:37,291 --> 01:02:38,458 from Game of Thrones and 83 01:02:38,458 --> 01:02:39,375 Elf and a million other 84 01:02:39,541 --> 01:02:39,750 things. 85 01:02:40,125 --> 01:02:41,750 Well, he's 55 today. 86 01:02:42,416 --> 01:02:44,333 Then actor Hugh Laurie, you would know 87 01:02:44,333 --> 01:02:46,375 him from House and Stuart Little. 88 01:02:46,625 --> 01:02:47,750 He's 65 today. 89 01:02:48,583 --> 01:02:51,458 And lastly, the late Gene Wilder, actor 90 01:02:51,458 --> 01:02:52,458 and comedian known for 91 01:02:52,458 --> 01:02:53,750 Willy Wonka and so much 92 01:02:53,833 --> 01:02:54,083 more. 93 01:02:54,541 --> 01:02:56,500 He was born on this date in 1933. 94 01:02:57,625 --> 01:02:59,416 Well, the number one song on this date in 95 01:02:59,416 --> 01:03:03,125 1984 was Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper. 96 01:03:03,708 --> 01:03:05,166 Now, have you ever heard of this song? 97 01:03:05,750 --> 01:03:06,541 Of course you have. 98 01:03:06,541 --> 01:03:08,208 This is a lasting classic. 99 01:03:08,666 --> 01:03:11,000 This Tinder ballad cemented Lauper's 100 01:03:11,000 --> 01:03:12,333 status as an icon, 101 01:03:12,750 --> 01:03:14,083 capturing the bittersweet beauty 102 01:03:14,125 --> 01:03:16,583 of nostalgia and the longing for 103 01:03:16,583 --> 01:03:18,750 something or someone familiar. 104 01:03:19,250 --> 01:03:21,958 The track's simple and heartfelt melody 105 01:03:21,958 --> 01:03:24,166 meant it stands the test of time. 106 01:03:25,000 --> 01:03:26,333 Well, I know you see 107 01:03:26,333 --> 01:03:27,375 this transition coming. 108 01:03:27,875 --> 01:03:29,333 What else stands the test of time? 109 01:03:30,041 --> 01:03:31,666 Steve and R. Covey's The 7 Habits of 110 01:03:31,666 --> 01:03:32,750 Highly Effective People. 111 01:03:33,375 --> 01:03:35,291 And today we're diving into part two of 112 01:03:35,291 --> 01:03:37,416 Habit 2, which we're almost done with. 113 01:03:37,416 --> 01:03:38,791 But this sub-chapter is 114 01:03:38,791 --> 01:03:40,291 Family Mission Statements. 115 01:03:41,208 --> 01:03:43,791 In this chapter, Covey extends the idea 116 01:03:43,791 --> 01:03:44,833 of a personal mission 117 01:03:44,833 --> 01:03:47,041 statement to the family 118 01:03:47,083 --> 01:03:49,625 unit, emphasizing that families, just 119 01:03:49,625 --> 01:03:51,375 like individuals, they 120 01:03:51,375 --> 01:03:53,291 thrive when they articulate 121 01:03:53,291 --> 01:03:55,833 shared values and long-term goals. 122 01:03:56,375 --> 01:03:58,458 So Covey says, "A family mission 123 01:03:58,458 --> 01:03:59,875 statement is a combined, 124 01:04:00,125 --> 01:04:02,541 unified expression from all 125 01:04:02,541 --> 01:04:04,500 family members of what your family is all 126 01:04:04,500 --> 01:04:06,000 about, what it is you 127 01:04:06,000 --> 01:04:07,291 really want to do and 128 01:04:07,333 --> 01:04:10,333 be, and the principles you choose to 129 01:04:10,333 --> 01:04:11,583 govern your family life." 130 01:04:12,750 --> 01:04:13,916 So this isn't about 131 01:04:13,916 --> 01:04:15,958 control or rigid structure. 132 01:04:16,291 --> 01:04:19,291 It's about co-creating a shared sense of 133 01:04:19,291 --> 01:04:20,083 purpose that brings 134 01:04:20,083 --> 01:04:21,500 everyone closer together. 135 01:04:22,208 --> 01:04:23,291 Covey suggests starting a family 136 01:04:23,291 --> 01:04:25,166 discussion with each person 137 01:04:25,166 --> 01:04:26,666 contributing their own voice, 138 01:04:26,666 --> 01:04:29,041 what matters most to them, what dreams 139 01:04:29,041 --> 01:04:30,375 that they hold, and what 140 01:04:30,375 --> 01:04:31,500 principles they believe 141 01:04:31,500 --> 01:04:32,500 should guide the family. 142 01:04:33,250 --> 01:04:35,416 Then he encourages treating this like a 143 01:04:35,416 --> 01:04:37,041 living document, something 144 01:04:37,041 --> 01:04:38,500 that evolves as the family 145 01:04:38,500 --> 01:04:41,333 grows rather than being carved in stone. 146 01:04:42,041 --> 01:04:44,250 So Covey points out that families with a 147 01:04:44,250 --> 01:04:45,500 shared mission statement 148 01:04:45,500 --> 01:04:47,958 have a kind of "compass" 149 01:04:47,958 --> 01:04:49,208 that helps them navigate 150 01:04:49,208 --> 01:04:51,375 challenges and big decisions. 151 01:04:52,000 --> 01:04:53,375 Instead of feeling reactive, they're 152 01:04:53,375 --> 01:04:54,541 grounded by a sense of 153 01:04:54,541 --> 01:04:55,875 what they stand for, what kind 154 01:04:55,875 --> 01:04:57,791 of family that they want to be. 155 01:04:58,583 --> 01:05:00,791 And importantly, Covey reminds us that 156 01:05:00,791 --> 01:05:01,875 crafting this statement 157 01:05:01,875 --> 01:05:04,000 isn't just a one-time event. 158 01:05:04,541 --> 01:05:06,583 It's about ongoing conversations that 159 01:05:06,583 --> 01:05:07,916 build unity and trust. 160 01:05:08,500 --> 01:05:10,791 Covey says, "The process of writing a 161 01:05:10,791 --> 01:05:11,750 family mission statement 162 01:05:11,750 --> 01:05:13,625 itself can be as important 163 01:05:14,000 --> 01:05:14,666 as the product." 164 01:05:15,750 --> 01:05:17,750 In other words, it's the act of coming 165 01:05:17,750 --> 01:05:19,375 together, listening, and 166 01:05:19,375 --> 01:05:21,458 finding common ground that 167 01:05:21,458 --> 01:05:23,083 creates stronger bonds. 168 01:05:24,500 --> 01:05:25,166 Here's your takeaway. 169 01:05:26,041 --> 01:05:28,375 In a world of constant distractions and 170 01:05:28,375 --> 01:05:30,250 conflicting schedules, a 171 01:05:30,250 --> 01:05:32,041 family mission statement offers 172 01:05:32,375 --> 01:05:32,916 an anchor. 173 01:05:33,833 --> 01:05:36,250 It's a chance to step back, look at the 174 01:05:36,250 --> 01:05:38,000 bigger picture, and decide 175 01:05:38,000 --> 01:05:39,791 together what really matters. 176 01:05:40,375 --> 01:05:42,083 So maybe it's time to gather the crew, 177 01:05:42,083 --> 01:05:43,375 cut some chocolate cake, 178 01:05:43,750 --> 01:05:44,958 and start that conversation. 179 01:05:46,000 --> 01:05:47,166 Well that's a wrap for 180 01:05:47,166 --> 01:05:48,458 today's morning cereal. 181 01:05:49,375 --> 01:05:51,625 Celebrate the small joys today, like corn 182 01:05:51,625 --> 01:05:52,958 on the cob, the 183 01:05:52,958 --> 01:05:54,541 aforementioned chocolate cake, 184 01:05:55,166 --> 01:05:56,208 or simply saying hi to 185 01:05:56,208 --> 01:05:57,041 someone who needs it. 186 01:05:57,416 --> 01:05:58,708 We'll be back here tomorrow with more 187 01:05:58,708 --> 01:05:59,833 nostalgia and fresh takes. 188 01:06:00,125 --> 01:06:02,333 So thanks for joining us today, and as 189 01:06:02,333 --> 01:06:04,625 always, have a fantastic day. 190 01:06:06,125 --> 01:06:08,083 Don't forget to follow and subscribe to 191 01:06:08,083 --> 01:06:08,875 the Morning Cereal 192 01:06:08,875 --> 01:06:10,833 podcast on the One Life Live 193 01:06:10,833 --> 01:06:11,333 It channel. 194 01:06:11,875 --> 01:06:13,750 You can find more episodes and videos by 195 01:06:13,750 --> 01:06:14,541 visiting our YouTube 196 01:06:14,541 --> 01:06:16,708 channel and the website at Shawn 197 01:06:16,708 --> 01:06:19,458 Inglis and at ShawnInglis.com, where you 198 01:06:19,458 --> 01:06:20,625 can also follow our 199 01:06:20,625 --> 01:06:22,041 other podcast, the Mr. and 200 01:06:22,083 --> 01:06:23,541 Mrs. Inglis podcast and 201 01:06:23,541 --> 01:06:24,500 the Life Happens podcast. 202 01:06:24,875 --> 01:06:27,583 And these other podcasts will dive deeper 203 01:06:27,583 --> 01:06:28,500 into everyday 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