Good morning and welcome
to your morning cereal.
Okay, good morning and
welcome to Wednesday.
It is midweek and today is grandma day.
It's a celebration of wisdom, of warmth
and snacks you didn't ask for
but you absolutely
need it as a kiddo, right?
Well, pick up the phone
or give your grandma a hug
if you're lucky enough
to still have her around
or just take a moment to
remember how special she was.
Okay, yesterday's
trivia answer, the alpaca.
The animal closely related
to the llama is the alpaca.
And now the essential
vitamins in your morning cereal.
Today's quote is from birthday girl
turning 50 today, Spice Girl Emma Button,
who said, quote, "Be kind to yourself.
"It's a lifelong relationship."
End quote.
So don't forget to treat
yourself with the same care,
the same patience and compassion
that you would offer a loved one.
You will be your longest relationship.
All right, you have heard
more than enough from me.
So let's pour in the let
them theory by Mel Robbins.
And today we're wrapping
up chapter 15 with a summary
of unlock the power of your influence.
Now Robbins brings
this whole chapter home
by reminding us that
influence is not loud.
It's not aggressive.
It's not controlling.
True influence is quiet.
It's consistent.
And it's rooted in
self-respect saying, quote,
"The most powerful influence you have
"is how you live your life."
End quote.
And Mel reinforces that
people are not persuaded
by lectures.
In fact, they're inspired by examples.
When you stop trying to fix others
and focus on your own alignment,
something then begins
to shift saying, quote,
"People don't follow words.
"They follow energy.
"They follow behavior."
End quote.
So this chapter, it's
also emphasizing patience.
Influence doesn't happen overnight.
It's built through repetition,
through boundaries and
emotional steadiness.
Robbins explains that, quote,
"The moment you stop chasing approval
"is the moment your influence grows."
End quote.
And she encourages
readers to release outcomes.
Influence is not control.
It's invitation.
When you trust people
to find their own way,
you show respect to them.
And that respect, it builds trust.
So summarizing this chapter reminds us
that influence starts
with self-leadership.
The way you manage stress,
the way you manage disappointment
and setbacks in your own life,
that becomes a
blueprint that others observe.
All right, your Wednesday takeaway is,
influence grows when
you focus on becoming,
not convincing.
So today, remember, wisdom doesn't rush.
It shows up when it's needed the most.
And now, the prize from
the bottom of the cereal box,
the morning cereal
trivia question of the day.
How many years ago did
dinosaurs go extinct?
All right, we will see
you back here tomorrow
for that answer and for
more sugar for the soul.
And until then, have a fantastic day.
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Thanks again for
listening, have a fantastic day,
and we'll see you tomorrow.