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 01:00:08,833 --> 01:00:13,208 Okay, good morning 4 01:00:13,208 --> 01:00:14,416 and welcome to Tuesday. 5 01:00:14,916 --> 01:00:16,791 And just like this week, we need to jump 6 01:00:16,791 --> 01:00:18,166 right into today because 7 01:00:18,166 --> 01:00:20,000 today has a trio of celebrations 8 01:00:20,541 --> 01:00:21,458 to jump into. 9 01:00:21,458 --> 01:00:23,000 Now we're going to start off and keep it 10 01:00:23,000 --> 01:00:24,833 super classy from the get-go here. 11 01:00:25,291 --> 01:00:27,666 It's International Box Wine Day. 12 01:00:28,083 --> 01:00:29,833 And it's also International Sudoku Day. 13 01:00:30,041 --> 01:00:31,708 So it's time that you level 14 01:00:31,708 --> 01:00:33,500 up past that beginner's level. 15 01:00:34,041 --> 01:00:34,791 Challenge yourself. 16 01:00:35,041 --> 01:00:36,083 It's just numbers. 17 01:00:36,875 --> 01:00:38,583 And then lastly and thirdly, 18 01:00:38,583 --> 01:00:40,750 expect the unexpected today. 19 01:00:40,750 --> 01:00:40,958 Why? 20 01:00:41,583 --> 01:00:42,666 Because it's finally 21 01:00:42,666 --> 01:00:45,166 national when pigs fly day. 22 01:00:45,500 --> 01:00:46,833 You never know what could happen on a 23 01:00:46,833 --> 01:00:48,666 random Tuesday when pigs fly. 24 01:00:48,958 --> 01:00:50,083 So who knows? 25 01:00:50,625 --> 01:00:52,541 Well someone who may know about pigs 26 01:00:52,541 --> 01:00:53,416 flying, but I know he 27 01:00:53,416 --> 01:00:54,541 knows how to get golf balls 28 01:00:54,541 --> 01:00:57,166 to fly and that's not a good transition. 29 01:00:57,250 --> 01:00:57,708 Apologies. 30 01:00:58,041 --> 01:01:01,625 But nevertheless, Adam Sandler said, "I 31 01:01:01,625 --> 01:01:03,000 wasn't a kid growing up 32 01:01:03,000 --> 01:01:04,166 saying, one day I'll get 33 01:01:04,166 --> 01:01:05,708 an Oscar and make a speech. 34 01:01:06,083 --> 01:01:07,375 That wasn't on my mind. 35 01:01:07,625 --> 01:01:10,708 So what I do is the best work I can do." 36 01:01:11,458 --> 01:01:12,500 And I like it. 37 01:01:12,916 --> 01:01:14,958 Focus on what you can do today. 38 01:01:14,958 --> 01:01:16,583 The best you can be today. 39 01:01:17,500 --> 01:01:19,333 Tomorrow will then take care of itself. 40 01:01:20,166 --> 01:01:21,500 Now today's news facts and 41 01:01:21,500 --> 01:01:23,208 birthdays are for September 9th. 42 01:01:23,208 --> 01:01:25,166 We're going to start back in 1776. 43 01:01:25,708 --> 01:01:27,583 The date probably sounds familiar to 44 01:01:27,583 --> 01:01:28,541 those of you here in the 45 01:01:28,541 --> 01:01:30,125 US, but you may not have 46 01:01:30,125 --> 01:01:30,625 known this. 47 01:01:30,875 --> 01:01:33,666 The US Congress officially renamed the 48 01:01:33,666 --> 01:01:34,875 country as the United 49 01:01:34,875 --> 01:01:36,583 States of America on this date 50 01:01:36,583 --> 01:01:38,875 in 1776, changing it 51 01:01:38,875 --> 01:01:40,833 from the United Colonies. 52 01:01:41,416 --> 01:01:44,458 Then in 1956, that's when Elvis Presley's 53 01:01:44,458 --> 01:01:45,833 first appearance on the 54 01:01:45,833 --> 01:01:47,250 Ed Sullivan Show happened. 55 01:01:47,666 --> 01:01:49,500 And if you don't necessarily remember 56 01:01:49,500 --> 01:01:51,208 those, how about this one? 57 01:01:51,625 --> 01:01:54,708 On this date in 1989, the hit TV show 58 01:01:54,708 --> 01:01:56,875 American Gladiators premiered. 59 01:01:57,333 --> 01:01:59,791 Now how badly did you want to shoot 60 01:01:59,791 --> 01:02:00,750 someone with one of 61 01:02:00,750 --> 01:02:01,791 those tennis ball cannons? 62 01:02:02,166 --> 01:02:02,750 I know you did. 63 01:02:03,291 --> 01:02:05,041 Well, happy birthday to you. 64 01:02:05,041 --> 01:02:06,291 Today is your birthday. 65 01:02:06,500 --> 01:02:07,791 You share a birthday with 66 01:02:07,791 --> 01:02:09,708 soccer star, Luka Modric. 67 01:02:09,833 --> 01:02:11,000 He's 40 today. 68 01:02:11,000 --> 01:02:12,000 Welcome to your 40s. 69 01:02:12,458 --> 01:02:13,958 Actor with range and 70 01:02:13,958 --> 01:02:15,500 grace, Michelle Williams. 71 01:02:15,500 --> 01:02:16,541 She's 44 today. 72 01:02:17,208 --> 01:02:18,375 Bruner with a timeless 73 01:02:18,375 --> 01:02:20,166 voice and he tries to be funny. 74 01:02:20,166 --> 01:02:20,375 Okay. 75 01:02:20,375 --> 01:02:21,083 He makes me laugh. 76 01:02:21,583 --> 01:02:22,125 Michael Bublé. 77 01:02:22,500 --> 01:02:23,833 He's 50 today. 78 01:02:24,041 --> 01:02:25,083 Enjoy your 50s. 79 01:02:25,541 --> 01:02:27,958 And the comedian with a big heart behind 80 01:02:27,958 --> 01:02:30,291 all those laughs, Adam Sandler. 81 01:02:30,291 --> 01:02:31,291 He's 59 today. 82 01:02:31,666 --> 01:02:32,666 And we're not stopping there. 83 01:02:32,666 --> 01:02:34,000 There's still more birthdays for today. 84 01:02:34,458 --> 01:02:36,083 Positively British actor Hugh Grant. 85 01:02:36,500 --> 01:02:37,625 He's 65 today. 86 01:02:37,958 --> 01:02:39,458 And lastly, winner, 87 01:02:39,458 --> 01:02:40,500 winner, chicken dinner. 88 01:02:40,875 --> 01:02:42,125 The late Colonel Sanders 89 01:02:42,125 --> 01:02:44,291 was born on this date in 1890. 90 01:02:45,416 --> 01:02:47,291 And now the number one song on this date 91 01:02:47,291 --> 01:02:49,750 back in 1989 was Cold 92 01:02:49,750 --> 01:02:51,458 Hearted by Paula Abdul. 93 01:02:51,916 --> 01:02:53,416 Now at this time, Paula was in her 94 01:02:53,416 --> 01:02:55,250 choreography groove with her 95 01:02:55,250 --> 01:02:57,083 third number one chart topper. 96 01:02:57,500 --> 01:03:00,291 And Cold Hearted was a fierce anthem of 97 01:03:00,291 --> 01:03:01,500 calling out emotional 98 01:03:01,500 --> 01:03:03,625 distance and the accompanying 99 01:03:03,666 --> 01:03:04,791 music video. 100 01:03:04,958 --> 01:03:07,166 Well, it's cemented Paula as a dance 101 01:03:07,166 --> 01:03:08,541 floor icon, but maybe, 102 01:03:08,833 --> 01:03:10,291 maybe it was remembered more 103 01:03:10,291 --> 01:03:12,166 for the scaffolding dance routines. 104 01:03:12,458 --> 01:03:13,000 Do you remember those? 105 01:03:13,666 --> 01:03:15,625 Well, let's transition now to make sure 106 01:03:15,625 --> 01:03:16,875 that no one calls you a 107 01:03:16,875 --> 01:03:18,416 cold hearted snake by diving 108 01:03:18,500 --> 01:03:21,166 into the long awaited seventh and final 109 01:03:21,166 --> 01:03:22,625 habit in Stephen R. 110 01:03:22,625 --> 01:03:24,250 Covey's The Seven Habits of 111 01:03:24,250 --> 01:03:25,375 Highly Effective People. 112 01:03:25,791 --> 01:03:27,083 And today we begin the seventh habit 113 01:03:27,083 --> 01:03:29,000 entitled Sharpen the Saw. 114 01:03:29,625 --> 01:03:32,708 And in this opening intro to habit seven, 115 01:03:33,250 --> 01:03:34,291 Covey first quotes 116 01:03:34,291 --> 01:03:35,500 Bruce Barton, who said, 117 01:03:35,791 --> 01:03:37,500 "Sometimes when I consider what 118 01:03:37,500 --> 01:03:39,000 tremendous consequences 119 01:03:39,000 --> 01:03:41,500 come from little things, I am 120 01:03:41,500 --> 01:03:43,000 tempted to think there 121 01:03:43,000 --> 01:03:44,500 are no little things." 122 01:03:45,625 --> 01:03:47,833 So in this intro, Covey emphasizes 123 01:03:47,833 --> 01:03:50,041 renewal as the fuel that 124 01:03:50,041 --> 01:03:51,541 sustains effectiveness. 125 01:03:52,208 --> 01:03:54,666 Covey says, "Sharpening the saw means 126 01:03:54,666 --> 01:03:56,750 preserving and enhancing 127 01:03:56,750 --> 01:03:58,875 the greatest asset you have." 128 01:03:59,541 --> 01:04:00,500 You end quote. 129 01:04:01,125 --> 01:04:03,458 Now this means intentional investment in 130 01:04:03,458 --> 01:04:05,083 mind, body, heart and 131 01:04:05,083 --> 01:04:07,875 soul, prevention, not burnout. 132 01:04:08,375 --> 01:04:11,083 Covey introduces the four dimensions. 133 01:04:11,666 --> 01:04:14,000 First one, physical, caring for your body 134 01:04:14,000 --> 01:04:16,083 with exercise, with rest and nutrition. 135 01:04:16,625 --> 01:04:19,625 Number two, mental, engaging your mind 136 01:04:19,625 --> 01:04:20,666 through learning and 137 01:04:20,666 --> 01:04:21,916 reading and reflection. 138 01:04:22,500 --> 01:04:25,541 Number three, emotional or social, right? 139 01:04:25,541 --> 01:04:27,916 This is building deeper connections, 140 01:04:27,916 --> 01:04:29,625 serving, empathizing. 141 01:04:30,083 --> 01:04:32,750 And then lastly is spiritual, aligning 142 01:04:32,750 --> 01:04:34,083 with your core values 143 01:04:34,083 --> 01:04:36,541 through meditation, inspiration, 144 01:04:36,833 --> 01:04:38,625 or purpose-driven acts. 145 01:04:39,333 --> 01:04:40,625 Now Covey uses the 146 01:04:40,625 --> 01:04:41,958 metaphor of a lumberjack. 147 01:04:42,625 --> 01:04:44,250 A dull saw requires more 148 01:04:44,250 --> 01:04:45,958 effort and it yields less. 149 01:04:46,500 --> 01:04:47,416 Quote, "Only one thing 150 01:04:47,416 --> 01:04:49,333 works, keep the saw sharp." 151 01:04:49,583 --> 01:04:50,041 End quote. 152 01:04:50,916 --> 01:04:52,750 Renewal might feel indulgent in a busy 153 01:04:52,750 --> 01:04:53,833 world, but it's exactly 154 01:04:53,833 --> 01:04:55,375 what sustains effectiveness. 155 01:04:55,916 --> 01:04:58,375 Covey also cautions imbalance, right? 156 01:04:58,791 --> 01:05:01,083 Ignoring one dimension leaves gaps. 157 01:05:01,333 --> 01:05:03,125 For instance, physical health matters 158 01:05:03,125 --> 01:05:05,000 little if your spirit is empty. 159 01:05:06,166 --> 01:05:08,833 First renewal, daily, weekly, monthly, it 160 01:05:08,833 --> 01:05:09,916 boosts resilience, 161 01:05:10,250 --> 01:05:12,541 creativity, and satisfaction. 162 01:05:13,250 --> 01:05:15,250 Covey says, quote, "Without renewal, the 163 01:05:15,250 --> 01:05:16,541 body becomes tired, the 164 01:05:16,541 --> 01:05:19,000 mind mechanical, the emotions 165 01:05:19,250 --> 01:05:21,791 unengaged and the spirit insensitive." 166 01:05:22,166 --> 01:05:22,500 End quote. 167 01:05:23,125 --> 01:05:24,000 Conversely, he notes, 168 01:05:24,416 --> 01:05:25,500 renewal creates synergy. 169 01:05:25,791 --> 01:05:28,166 You don't live longer, you live stronger. 170 01:05:28,541 --> 01:05:30,375 Okay, here is your takeaway. 171 01:05:31,666 --> 01:05:33,583 Intentional renewal across body, mind, 172 01:05:33,583 --> 01:05:35,583 heart and spirit, it isn't extra. 173 01:05:36,125 --> 01:05:36,750 It's essential. 174 01:05:37,166 --> 01:05:39,291 Sharpen the saw and everything you do 175 01:05:39,291 --> 01:05:40,541 becomes sharper too. 176 01:05:41,250 --> 01:05:44,000 So today, pick up the biggest box of wine 177 01:05:44,000 --> 01:05:46,166 you can find and look through the sky for 178 01:05:46,166 --> 01:05:48,541 flying pigs or maybe a flying elephant. 179 01:05:49,083 --> 01:05:49,625 That's a song 180 01:05:49,625 --> 01:05:51,000 reference from the Dumbo movie. 181 01:05:51,458 --> 01:05:52,791 I don't know, the best quotes and jokes 182 01:05:52,791 --> 01:05:53,875 are the ones that you have to explain. 183 01:05:54,083 --> 01:05:56,083 All right, well, thanks for sharing your 184 01:05:56,083 --> 01:05:57,250 morning energy with us. 185 01:05:57,583 --> 01:05:59,500 We'll see you tomorrow with new thoughts 186 01:05:59,500 --> 01:06:00,750 and cereal-fueled smiles. 187 01:06:01,000 --> 01:06:03,166 Hey, have a fantastic day. 188 01:06:04,666 --> 01:06:06,333 Don't forget to follow and subscribe to 189 01:06:06,333 --> 01:06:07,041 the Morning Cereal 190 01:06:07,041 --> 01:06:09,083 podcast on the One Life Live 191 01:06:09,083 --> 01:06:09,541 It channel. 192 01:06:10,083 --> 01:06:12,000 You can find more episodes and videos by 193 01:06:12,000 --> 01:06:13,708 visiting our YouTube channel and the 194 01:06:13,708 --> 01:06:15,333 website at Shawningless 195 01:06:15,666 --> 01:06:17,875 and at Shawningless.com, where you can 196 01:06:17,875 --> 01:06:19,125 also follow our other 197 01:06:19,125 --> 01:06:20,541 podcast, the Mr. and Mrs. 198 01:06:20,833 --> 01:06:21,791 English podcast and 199 01:06:21,791 --> 01:06:22,875 the Life Happens podcast. 200 01:06:23,708 --> 01:06:25,375 In these other podcasts, we'll dive 201 01:06:25,375 --> 01:06:26,750 deeper into everyday issues, 202 01:06:27,000 --> 01:06:27,791 self-improvement and 203 01:06:27,875 --> 01:06:30,291 well-being, business and finance, and we 204 01:06:30,291 --> 01:06:31,541 welcome special guests too. 205 01:06:32,041 --> 01:06:32,791 So join us. 206 01:06:32,791 --> 01:06:33,708 It will be a good time. 207 01:06:34,833 --> 01:06:35,708 Thanks again for listening. 208 01:06:35,958 --> 01:06:37,500 Have a fantastic day and 209 01:06:37,500 --> 01:06:38,000 we'll see you tomorrow.