Morning Cereal

We are shooting on location this week, so this is a bit of a truncated show, but we wouldn’t leave you without a small pour of your Morning Cereal.  On location shows begin 7/16/25. 
Start your day with inspirational quotes, followed by a fun journey through nostalgic facts from this day in history. Then, we dive into Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.  
In Part 2, Habit 3, we’ll explore Covey’s timeless advice on building authentic connections, the art of influence, and creating positive interactions in every area of life.
In This Episode:
  • Daily inspirational quotes to spark your motivation
  • Fun historical facts from this day in history
  • A dive into Part 2, Habit 3 of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective
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:
Covey, S. R. (1989). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. Free Press. 
 
All photo’s utilized in this video are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported by Wikimedia Commons license and are free to copy, distribute and transmit.  No photos have been altered.
 

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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(upbeat music)

Good morning.

And welcome to Morning Serial.

Okay, good morning

and welcome to Tuesday.

Well, today is video game day.

Well, I never got into

video games when I was younger,

but I don't know, maybe I should try

Atari again or Pong.

Those were actually kind of fun.

Well, it's also

national day of the panda.

And it's really hard not to love pandas.

And you know you're on a good algorithm

when you get those

super funny panda reels.

Okay, so here's a level up quote

that maybe you just needed to hear today.

John D. Rockefeller once said,

don't be afraid to give up the good

to go for the great, end quote.

And it's a powerful reminder

that comfort can be the enemy of growth.

Sometimes the biggest leaps in life

come when we're brave enough

to let go of the good enough

and reach for something bigger.

All right, well, today's

news facts and birthdays

are for July 8th.

And we're gonna start back in 1994,

when on this date, the

premiere of "Forrest Gump"

floated into theaters

like a box of chocolates.

Or maybe it was a feather.

I think it's probably a feather.

Then in 1996, my

favorite British girl group,

the Spice Girls, they

released their debut single,

"Wannabe" in the UK.

And finally in 2010,

the movie "Inception"

starring Leonardo DiCaprio,

that premiered in London as well.

Well, happy birthday to you

if today is your birthday.

You share a birthday with

actress from the Adams family,

Angelica Houston, she's 74 today.

And the late Toby Keith, he

was born on this day in 1961,

as well was the late John D. Rockefeller,

who was born on this day in 1839.

Well, the number one song

on this date back in 1982

was "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" by Chicago.

Now, this song takes me

right back to junior high

when I bought my first two CDs, right?

"Def Leppard" and the second one

was "Chicago's Greatest Hits."

And this CD got me

through all the ups and downs

of "Young Love."

Well, this is a great song

and it's an even greater greatest hit CD.

Well, speaking of some

great self-improvement,

today's self-improvement

pick is the book "Drive,"

the surprising truth

about what motivates us.

And that's by Daniel H. Pink.

And Pink ditches the old

school carrot and stick approach

to motivation and

reveals what really drives us,

autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

And if you've ever

wondered why getting a bonus

doesn't always make you feel fulfilled

or why you'll spend

hours perfecting a hobby

but drag your feet on work emails,

this book will break

all that down for you.

And that's your

morning serial for July 8th.

Hey, enjoy those funny panda videos.

And when you're done with that,

go just be your great self.

Hey, thanks for

starting your day with us.

Come back tomorrow for more nostalgia,

quotes, and serial friendly inspiration.

And as always, have a fantastic day.

Don't forget to follow and subscribe

to the Morning Serial podcast

on the One Life Live It channel.

You can find more episodes and videos

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where you can also

follow our other podcast,

the Mr. and Mrs. English podcast

and the Life Happens podcast.

And these other podcasts will dive deeper

into everyday issues, self-improvement,

well-being, business and finance,

and we welcome special guests too.

So join us, it'll be a

good time, I promise.

Thanks again for listening.

Have a fantastic day and

we'll see you tomorrow.