Good morning and
welcome to Morning Serial.
Okay, good morning and
welcome to Wednesday.
And congrats, you've made it to the
halfway point of the work
week or the school week.
And to celebrate that huge
accomplishment, it's
National Happy Hour Day.
You know, that golden hour when the world
agrees that for one or maybe two hours,
we're just all going to agree to be happy
with our favorite reduced price cocktails
and forget that we have to
do it all over again tomorrow.
Well, whether your version of Happy Hour
involves a cold beer, a mocktail,
or just five minutes of peace in your car
before you head home,
today is about taking a moment to toast
life's small victories.
So, cheers to that.
And speaking of savoring the moment,
here's a thought from a guy who provided
us with some entertaining moments.
Ryan Gosling once said, "Sometimes you
have to be a little crazy to stay sane."
Now, that's well said, Ryan.
And in a world that can be
a little bit crazy at times,
allowing a place for that craziness often
can act as a pressure release valve.
And it helps us avoid a
total mental breakdown, right?
We should be expecting those speed bumps
that life throws at us, and
we just keep on moving forward.
All right, well, let's jump
into today's Nostalgia Vault.
Today's news and
birthdays are for November 12th.
And we are starting back in 1966.
That's when Buzz Aldrin, take a look at
this, he took the
very first space selfie,
a photo of himself performing an
extravehicular activity in space during
the Gemini 12 mission.
And later this week in 1996, that's when
the movie Space Jam,
well, it hit theaters,
and it brought Michael
Jordan and Bugs Bunny together.
The crossover, we didn't know that we
needed, and I'm still
not sure that we do.
And as much as I love Mike, as you know,
I've still never seen this movie.
And then finally on this date in 2021, an
L.A. judge ruled to end
Britney Spears' conservorship,
which had controlled almost all aspects
of her life for 14 years.
Well, happy birthday to
you. Today is your birthday.
You share it with some
Hollywood royalty this week, okay?
Actress Anne Hathaway, she's 43 today.
Actor that taught us that we are kenuff.
Ryan Gosling, he's 44 today.
Then the first perfect 10 scorer, Nadia
Comonici, she's 64 today.
Legendary musician Neil Young, 79 today.
Voice you'd know
anywhere, Al Michaels, 81 today.
And the late Grace Kelly
was born on this date in 1929.
Now, the number one song on this date
back in 1981 was Private Eyes by Darryl
Hall and John Oates.
Man, did those guys
have some great songs.
Now, this catchy pop rock classic, it
spent two weeks at number one.
It was playful, but it had a sneaky
message that someone's always watching.
That's not creepy at all.
Well, the music video was classic 80s
with trins codes, magnifying glasses and
mustaches that could have solved crimes
probably all on their own.
Well, from Private Eyes to Personal
Insight, let's dive
into today's book review.
We are now in Chapter 8, which is
entitled The Right Decision.
Often feels wrong in Mel Robbins' book,
The Let Them Theory.
Now, Mel reminds us that the right
choices in life often
don't feel comfortable.
In fact, they can feel downright wrong.
She writes, quote, "Your
mind craves safety, not growth.
So when you're making a decision that
moves you forward,
expect fear to show up."
Now, Robbins explains that our brains
interpret uncertainty as danger.
That's why even positive changes, new
jobs, healthier boundaries, bold
conversations, they can trigger anxiety.
And it's not a sign
you're making a mistake.
It's proof that you're evolving.
Now, she uses the metaphor of a muscle.
Every time you resist the urge to play it
safe, you strengthen
your decision muscle.
The key is not waiting for the fear to
disappear, but taking action despite it.
Now, Robbins calls this, quote, "acting
through the wobble."
She also suggests
creating a decision anchor.
It's a personal phrase or an image that
reminds you why you're choosing growth
over being comfortable.
Something like, "This
discomfort means I'm expanding."
Her insight here is, "Growth rarely comes
dressed in confidence."
It usually shows up
disguised as self-doubt.
But if you trust your instincts, time
will reveal that what felt
wrong was actually right.
Okay, here is your hump day takeaway.
The right path often feels shaky.
That's how you know you're walking
forward and not standing still.
So, on this happy hour day, raise a glass
to courage, to growth,
and maybe even making the uncomfortable
choice to move yourself forward.
You've earned it.
Well, thanks for tuning
into Morning Serial today.
And as always, until next
time, have a fantastic day.
And we'll see you tomorrow.