Morning Cereal

Start your day with inspirational quotes, followed by a fun journey through nostalgic facts from this day in history. Then, we dive into Mel Robbins, The Let Them Theory. The Let Them Theory shows how letting go of control creates freedom, better connections, and peace of mind.
In This Episode:
  • Daily inspirational quote to spark your motivation
  • Fun historical facts from this day in history
  • A dive into Chapter 15, The Let Them Theory
Whether you're a leader, communicator, or just someone looking to improve your relationships, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Tune in now and let’s grow together!
Resources:
Robbins, M. (2024). The Let Them Theory: A life-changing tool millions of people can’t stop talking about. Hay House.
 
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What is Morning Cereal?

Good morning, and welcome to Morning Cereal!
Pull up a stool, grab your favorite cereal, and let’s kick-start your day with a spoonful of inspiration, nostalgia and personal growth. Join your host, Shaen Inglis, as he highlights the music, movies, and moments that made the 80s, 90s, and 2000s unforgettable—kind of like digging for toy at the bottom of the cereal box. Each episode, Shaen also reviews a chapter or so from top wellness books, offering practical insights to help you set a positive tone for your day. Start your mornings right—no cartoons required!

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Good morning and welcome

to your morning cereal.

Okay, good morning

and welcome to Tuesday.

Today is gonna be a

great day because today is

make your dream come true day,

which it sounds a little bit ambitious,

but no one said it had

to happen before lunch.

Well, the answer to Monday's trivia

question is vitamin C.

Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy.

Well, now the essential vitamins,

which include vitamin C

in your morning cereal,

today's quote is from

birthday boy, Orlando Bloom,

who said, quote, "Don't

be afraid to be vulnerable.

"Vulnerability is a strength," end quote.

Now that's a good

reminder here that showing

your true imperfect self, your emotions,

your fears, your flaws,

that is not a weakness,

but it's a courageous act

that builds deeper connections,

more authenticity and resilience.

You do you.

All right, well,

you've heard enough from me.

Let's pour in some of the

Let them theory by Mel Robbins.

Today's sub-chapter

is use your influence.

Now, Mel reframes influence in a way here

that's both freeing and

challenging as she likes to do.

She makes it clear from the start

that influence is not about control,

it's not about pressure or persuasion.

In fact, she writes, quote,

"The more you try to control people,

"the less influence you have," end quote.

Now that sentence alone,

it forces a mindset shift.

Robbins explains that

influence doesn't come

from convincing others to change,

it actually comes from

modeling the behavior

you want to see.

People are constantly

watching how you show up,

especially in moments

of stress or disagreement

or even uncertainty.

And as she puts it, quote,

"Your influence is

built by what you tolerate,

"what you model and what

you repeat," end quote.

Now, one of the most

powerful points in this chapter

is the idea of self-influence.

Before you attempt to

influence anyone else,

well, you must be able

to influence yourself,

your habits, your

reactions, your boundaries.

Robbins writes, quote,

"Every choice you make is teaching people

"how to treat you," end quote.

Now that includes how

you respond to disrespect

or inconsistency from others

or just misalignment

out there in the world.

She also emphasizes patience here.

Influence works slowly and quietly.

It's not loud or dramatic.

It grows through consistency,

clarity and emotional steadiness.

Robbins reminds us that, quote,

"People don't change

because you want them to,

"they change because they see what's

possible," end quote.

So using your influence

means releasing the need

for immediate results and trusting that

how you live speaks

louder than how you explain.

And this applies to leadership, right?

It applies to relationships, to parenting

and even your own personal goals.

When your actions match your values,

influence happens naturally.

Dreams move forward, not

when you force others to follow,

but when you lead yourself first.

All right, here is your Tuesday takeaway.

Influence grows when you stop pushing

and you start becoming.

Okay, today, remember,

dreams, they don't come true all at once.

They move forward one

honest step at a time.

And now it's the prize from

the bottom of the cereal box,

the morning cereal

trivia question of the day.

Here it is.

What protein is hair made of?

All right, we will see

you back here tomorrow

for the answer to that and

for more sugar for your soul.

Hey, thanks for

listening to Morning Cereal today

and until then, have a fantastic day.

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It'll be a good time, I promise.

Thanks again for listening.

Have a fantastic day and

we'll see you tomorrow.