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 01:00:11,750 --> 01:00:13,375 Okay, good morning and welcome to 4 01:00:13,375 --> 01:00:15,291 Tuesday. Well, you've officially made a 5 01:00:15,291 --> 01:00:16,875 past Monday, so good for you. 6 01:00:17,500 --> 01:00:18,791 And seeing that we are now 7 01:00:18,791 --> 01:00:20,291 in the full summer swing, 8 01:00:20,583 --> 01:00:21,541 it's appropriate that 9 01:00:21,541 --> 01:00:23,791 today is National Ice Tea Day. 10 01:00:24,208 --> 01:00:25,208 And whether you prefer 11 01:00:25,208 --> 01:00:27,666 sweetened, as I do, or unsweetened, 12 01:00:27,875 --> 01:00:29,750 it's hard to beat a cool 13 01:00:29,750 --> 01:00:31,166 iced tea in a hot summer day. 14 01:00:31,875 --> 01:00:32,916 And it's also 15 01:00:32,916 --> 01:00:35,583 National Black Cow Day. Now, 16 01:00:35,583 --> 01:00:36,291 some of you might know 17 01:00:36,291 --> 01:00:37,166 what I'm talking about, 18 01:00:37,166 --> 01:00:40,291 but I'm not referring to the black cow 19 01:00:40,291 --> 01:00:41,416 grazing out in the field. 20 01:00:41,625 --> 01:00:42,708 Cause I'm talking about the 21 01:00:42,708 --> 01:00:44,875 classic root beer float. Now, 22 01:00:45,166 --> 01:00:47,875 apparently black cow float is another 23 01:00:47,875 --> 01:00:49,375 name for the root beer float. 24 01:00:49,583 --> 01:00:52,166 Who knew? Certainly not me, but I do love 25 01:00:52,166 --> 01:00:53,958 me a good black cow float, 26 01:00:53,958 --> 01:00:54,166 I guess. 27 01:00:54,916 --> 01:00:56,833 And if you woke up this morning feeling 28 01:00:56,833 --> 01:00:59,375 like you can take on the world, well, 29 01:00:59,375 --> 01:00:59,833 that's probably 30 01:00:59,833 --> 01:01:01,291 because it's Superman week. 31 01:01:02,000 --> 01:01:03,208 So channel your inner 32 01:01:03,208 --> 01:01:05,833 Clark Kent or Diana Prince, 33 01:01:05,833 --> 01:01:08,666 that's Wonder Woman and feel free to wear 34 01:01:08,666 --> 01:01:09,791 the cape if that's your thing. 35 01:01:10,458 --> 01:01:11,416 Okay, well, let's move 36 01:01:11,416 --> 01:01:12,666 into our quote of the day. 37 01:01:13,166 --> 01:01:15,125 And as we try to summon our inner 38 01:01:15,125 --> 01:01:16,958 superheroes today and this week, 39 01:01:17,416 --> 01:01:19,458 let's draw inspiration from the man who 40 01:01:19,458 --> 01:01:21,000 brought Superman to life, 41 01:01:21,458 --> 01:01:23,375 Christopher Reeve, who said, quote, 42 01:01:23,625 --> 01:01:26,125 a hero is an ordinary individual who 43 01:01:26,125 --> 01:01:28,416 finds the strength to persevere and 44 01:01:28,416 --> 01:01:30,541 endure in spite of overwhelming 45 01:01:30,541 --> 01:01:31,875 obstacles. End quote. 46 01:01:32,416 --> 01:01:34,458 Now this is a reminder that real courage 47 01:01:34,458 --> 01:01:37,125 is about showing up and facing life's 48 01:01:37,125 --> 01:01:38,541 challenges with determination. 49 01:01:39,250 --> 01:01:40,708 And Christopher Reeve 50 01:01:40,708 --> 01:01:42,875 definitely modeled that for us all. 51 01:01:43,166 --> 01:01:44,625 Well, let's go and jump in today's news 52 01:01:44,625 --> 01:01:45,500 facts and birthdays, 53 01:01:45,500 --> 01:01:47,500 which are for June 10th. And we're going 54 01:01:47,500 --> 01:01:50,083 to start all the way back in 1752. Why? 55 01:01:50,166 --> 01:01:52,833 Because on this date in 1752, 56 01:01:53,083 --> 01:01:54,958 Benjamin Franklin's famous kite 57 01:01:54,958 --> 01:01:57,041 experiment proved that lightning is 58 01:01:57,083 --> 01:02:00,750 electrical. Then in 1977, on this date, 59 01:02:00,958 --> 01:02:02,583 Apple shipped its first Apple two 60 01:02:02,583 --> 01:02:05,208 computer. And in 1982, 61 01:02:05,500 --> 01:02:07,416 Steven Spielberg's ET, the 62 01:02:07,416 --> 01:02:08,583 extraterrestrial, well, 63 01:02:08,583 --> 01:02:11,041 that premiered in theaters. Well then 64 01:02:11,041 --> 01:02:13,000 move into another movie, Cacun. 65 01:02:13,291 --> 01:02:14,708 You remember that one? Well, 66 01:02:14,833 --> 01:02:16,791 that was the number one movie in theaters 67 01:02:16,791 --> 01:02:19,083 on this date in 1985. 68 01:02:20,291 --> 01:02:21,416 Then finally we're going to 69 01:02:21,416 --> 01:02:22,916 jump all the way up to 2007, 70 01:02:23,083 --> 01:02:25,791 when on this date, the HBO show, and one 71 01:02:25,791 --> 01:02:27,333 of my favorites, The Sopranos, 72 01:02:27,958 --> 01:02:30,500 the series finale aired on HBO tonight. 73 01:02:31,000 --> 01:02:32,666 And if you remember that was the ending 74 01:02:32,666 --> 01:02:34,958 with the infamous cut to black ending. 75 01:02:35,500 --> 01:02:36,791 And if you ask me, they all 76 01:02:36,791 --> 01:02:39,000 lived happily ever after. Well, 77 01:02:39,208 --> 01:02:40,250 happy birthday to you. 78 01:02:40,250 --> 01:02:41,416 If today is your birthday, 79 01:02:41,416 --> 01:02:43,625 you share a birthday with model and 80 01:02:43,625 --> 01:02:46,291 actress Kate Upton. She's 32 today. 81 01:02:46,833 --> 01:02:47,875 Another actress and model 82 01:02:47,875 --> 01:02:49,375 as well, Elizabeth Hurley. 83 01:02:49,416 --> 01:02:50,875 She's 59 today. 84 01:02:51,666 --> 01:02:53,416 And the late Judy Garland from the wizard 85 01:02:53,416 --> 01:02:55,916 of Oz was born on this date in 1922, 86 01:02:56,458 --> 01:02:58,541 as well as the late Prince Philip, who 87 01:02:58,541 --> 01:03:00,333 was born on this date in 1921. 88 01:03:01,541 --> 01:03:02,833 Well, the number one song on 89 01:03:02,833 --> 01:03:05,291 this date back in 1985 was, 90 01:03:05,791 --> 01:03:06,916 everybody wants to rule 91 01:03:06,916 --> 01:03:08,666 the world by tears for fears. 92 01:03:09,291 --> 01:03:11,916 And this synthesizer heavy track was an 93 01:03:11,916 --> 01:03:13,708 anthem for the eighties, right? 94 01:03:13,708 --> 01:03:15,833 It captured both the optimism and well, 95 01:03:15,875 --> 01:03:17,750 the uncertainty of the decade that was 96 01:03:17,750 --> 01:03:19,375 trying to find its footing politically. 97 01:03:19,916 --> 01:03:21,208 And that's what these lyrics were about. 98 01:03:21,583 --> 01:03:22,541 This was actually the first 99 01:03:22,541 --> 01:03:23,625 number one hit for the duo. 100 01:03:24,250 --> 01:03:26,541 And it was first used in the 1985 movie. 101 01:03:26,875 --> 01:03:28,000 Maybe you've seen this one too. 102 01:03:28,583 --> 01:03:30,041 Real genius. Well, 103 01:03:30,041 --> 01:03:31,833 this is definitely a roll the windows 104 01:03:31,833 --> 01:03:34,083 down and enjoy the ride kind of a song. 105 01:03:34,333 --> 01:03:36,333 Great vibes. And also 106 01:03:36,333 --> 01:03:37,958 generating some great vibes. 107 01:03:38,333 --> 01:03:38,750 Stephen R. 108 01:03:38,750 --> 01:03:39,916 Covey's the seven habits 109 01:03:39,916 --> 01:03:41,000 of highly effective people. 110 01:03:41,666 --> 01:03:43,625 And today we're jumping into a practical 111 01:03:43,625 --> 01:03:45,750 and profound sub-chapter of part 112 01:03:45,833 --> 01:03:47,208 two habit two, which is called 113 01:03:47,208 --> 01:03:49,583 identifying roles and goals. 114 01:03:50,000 --> 01:03:51,000 You know, I love it. And you know, it's 115 01:03:51,000 --> 01:03:52,458 going to be good when it rhymes. 116 01:03:52,750 --> 01:03:54,875 Well, in this sub-chapter, Covey 117 01:03:54,875 --> 01:03:56,708 highlights a concept that resonates, 118 01:03:56,708 --> 01:03:59,000 especially for anyone juggling multiple 119 01:03:59,000 --> 01:04:00,458 hats, which we all do, right? 120 01:04:00,750 --> 01:04:02,500 Whether you're a parent, a professional 121 01:04:02,500 --> 01:04:03,875 partner or a friend, 122 01:04:04,500 --> 01:04:06,333 Covey begins by encouraging us to 123 01:04:06,333 --> 01:04:08,958 recognize those different distinct roles 124 01:04:08,958 --> 01:04:10,125 that we play in life. 125 01:04:10,666 --> 01:04:11,291 Covey says, quote, 126 01:04:11,416 --> 01:04:13,458 "We each have a number of roles that 127 01:04:13,458 --> 01:04:15,708 require unique contributions and 128 01:04:15,708 --> 01:04:17,166 commitments." End quote. 129 01:04:17,708 --> 01:04:19,416 And it's easy to get caught 130 01:04:19,416 --> 01:04:21,500 up in a blur of all the tasks. 131 01:04:21,500 --> 01:04:24,083 And we forget that these roles need to be 132 01:04:24,083 --> 01:04:25,375 different parts of us. 133 01:04:25,666 --> 01:04:27,000 And by naming them out individually, 134 01:04:27,500 --> 01:04:28,833 we can start to gain a little more 135 01:04:28,833 --> 01:04:31,750 clarity and that clarity fuels 136 01:04:32,041 --> 01:04:34,000 effectiveness. For instance, you might 137 01:04:34,000 --> 01:04:35,875 identify with roles like manager, 138 01:04:36,541 --> 01:04:39,291 parent, PTA member, self-care 139 01:04:39,291 --> 01:04:40,875 advocate, whatever it may be, 140 01:04:40,875 --> 01:04:43,083 but each of these roles brings a unique 141 01:04:43,083 --> 01:04:44,958 responsibility and enjoyment to each 142 01:04:44,958 --> 01:04:47,458 of us. Covey argues that when we create 143 01:04:47,458 --> 01:04:49,041 goals for each role, 144 01:04:49,416 --> 01:04:52,458 we ensure our energy and our time are 145 01:04:52,458 --> 01:04:54,250 aligned with what truly matters. 146 01:04:54,666 --> 01:04:56,625 So Covey notes, quote, "By focusing on 147 01:04:56,625 --> 01:04:57,750 these roles and goals, 148 01:04:58,125 --> 01:05:00,333 love it when it rhymes, you tap into your 149 01:05:00,333 --> 01:05:01,791 highest potential." End quote. 150 01:05:02,583 --> 01:05:04,583 In other words, rather than being pulled 151 01:05:04,583 --> 01:05:05,833 in a million different directions, 152 01:05:06,208 --> 01:05:07,500 we become intentional. 153 01:05:08,333 --> 01:05:10,208 Choosing to invest in what's most 154 01:05:10,208 --> 01:05:12,791 meaningful, not just what's urgent. 155 01:05:13,541 --> 01:05:15,375 So Covey warns that without this 156 01:05:15,375 --> 01:05:18,000 awareness, we risk living reactively. 157 01:05:18,000 --> 01:05:19,166 Remember when we talked about this? 158 01:05:19,916 --> 01:05:21,833 Constantly responding to the loudest 159 01:05:21,833 --> 01:05:24,000 voice or the latest email. 160 01:05:24,458 --> 01:05:26,875 But by identifying these roles, these 161 01:05:26,875 --> 01:05:28,333 different hats that we wear, 162 01:05:28,666 --> 01:05:31,166 we take back control. We start living 163 01:05:31,166 --> 01:05:32,541 from the inside out. 164 01:05:33,208 --> 01:05:35,041 So to put this into practice, Covey 165 01:05:35,041 --> 01:05:37,833 recommends a weekly planning process. 166 01:05:38,541 --> 01:05:40,708 Start by reviewing your roles and then 167 01:05:40,708 --> 01:05:42,583 set one or two key 168 01:05:42,583 --> 01:05:43,791 goals for each of those 169 01:05:43,875 --> 01:05:46,333 roles. This simple exercise can transform 170 01:05:46,333 --> 01:05:48,458 your sense of purpose and reduce that 171 01:05:48,500 --> 01:05:49,500 overwhelmed feeling 172 01:05:49,500 --> 01:05:50,583 that you get sometimes. 173 01:05:51,375 --> 01:05:52,958 Covey describes this as quote, "Putting 174 01:05:52,958 --> 01:05:54,541 first things first." End quote. 175 01:05:54,958 --> 01:05:56,791 That's a proactive approach that shifts 176 01:05:56,791 --> 01:05:59,916 our focus from urgent tasks to truly 177 01:06:00,000 --> 01:06:01,583 important ones. Okay, 178 01:06:02,166 --> 01:06:04,583 here's your takeaway. Covey's message is 179 01:06:04,583 --> 01:06:05,541 simple but powerful. 180 01:06:06,250 --> 01:06:07,833 Don't let life's busyness 181 01:06:07,833 --> 01:06:09,500 drown out what matters most. 182 01:06:10,166 --> 01:06:12,500 By identifying the roles you play and 183 01:06:12,500 --> 01:06:14,500 setting clear goals for each of them, 184 01:06:14,750 --> 01:06:16,250 you bring order, balance, 185 01:06:16,250 --> 01:06:17,666 and meaning to your days. 186 01:06:18,333 --> 01:06:19,666 So as you head into the 187 01:06:19,666 --> 01:06:21,166 rest of the week, ask yourself, 188 01:06:21,875 --> 01:06:25,291 what roles define you right now and 189 01:06:25,291 --> 01:06:27,666 what's one goal you can set for each role 190 01:06:27,666 --> 01:06:30,208 to move closer to that person that you've 191 01:06:30,208 --> 01:06:31,125 always wanted to be. 192 01:06:31,958 --> 01:06:32,875 Well, that's it for 193 01:06:32,875 --> 01:06:34,291 today's bowl of morning cereal. 194 01:06:34,750 --> 01:06:36,625 Go ahead and enjoy leaping tall buildings 195 01:06:36,625 --> 01:06:38,875 in a single bound and then enjoy that 196 01:06:38,916 --> 01:06:39,875 black cow float. 197 01:06:40,500 --> 01:06:42,208 We'll be back here tomorrow with more fun 198 01:06:42,208 --> 01:06:43,833 facts and insights to power you 199 01:06:43,833 --> 01:06:46,000 through that midweek lull. So thanks 200 01:06:46,000 --> 01:06:46,750 again for listening. 201 01:06:47,000 --> 01:06:49,083 And as always have a fantastic day. 202 01:06:50,916 --> 01:06:52,666 Don't forget to follow and subscribe to 203 01:06:52,666 --> 01:06:53,291 the Morning Serial 204 01:06:53,291 --> 01:06:54,916 podcast on the One Life 205 01:06:55,083 --> 01:06:55,916 Live It channel. 206 01:06:56,458 --> 01:06:58,375 You can find more episodes and videos by 207 01:06:58,375 --> 01:07:00,041 visiting our YouTube channel and the 208 01:07:00,041 --> 01:07:01,666 website at seaningless 209 01:07:02,000 --> 01:07:04,166 and at seaningless.com, where you can 210 01:07:04,166 --> 01:07:05,500 also follow our other 211 01:07:05,500 --> 01:07:07,041 podcast, the Mr. and Mrs. 212 01:07:07,041 --> 01:07:08,208 Inglis podcast and the 213 01:07:08,208 --> 01:07:09,208 Life Happens podcast. 214 01:07:10,041 --> 01:07:11,708 In these other podcasts, we'll dive 215 01:07:11,708 --> 01:07:13,083 deeper into everyday issues, 216 01:07:13,375 --> 01:07:14,125 self-improvement and 217 01:07:14,125 --> 01:07:16,625 well-being, business and finance, and we 218 01:07:16,625 --> 01:07:17,875 welcome special guests too. 219 01:07:18,375 --> 01:07:19,125 So join us. 220 01:07:19,125 --> 01:07:20,458 It'll be a good time, I promise. 221 01:07:21,166 --> 01:07:22,041 Thanks again for listening. 222 01:07:22,250 --> 01:07:23,791 Have a fantastic day and 223 01:07:23,791 --> 01:07:24,333 we'll see you tomorrow.