George Bernard Shaw - Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything

the Daily Quote

Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for June 28th.

Now, if you're a bit of a math nerd—or just someone who appreciates a good circle—then today is your kind of holiday. It’s Tau Day! Celebrated on June 28th (6/28), Tau Day honors the mathematical constant tau (τ), which is equal to approximately 6.28. That’s right—tau is twice pi, and some mathematicians argue that it’s a more natural and intuitive circle constant than pi. I mean, why settle for a half circle when you can go full circle, right? In honor of Tau Day—and thinking about how it challenges the status quo of pi—I’ve chosen a quote from George Bernard Shaw, who once said:

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”

Fitting, don’t you think? Tau Day is all about changing the way we look at something as fundamental as a circle. It’s a reminder that sometimes, to make real progress, we have to be willing to reconsider even our most sacred cows. Or in this case, sacred constants. Now, whether you're a mathematician or someone who counts on their fingers, today invites you to embrace a fresh perspective. You don’t need to be plotting sine waves or calculating arc lengths to appreciate that true progress often starts with the courage to challenge old assumptions.

So as you go through your day today, ask yourself: What “pi” in your life needs to be doubled—or maybe replaced altogether? Maybe it’s a habit, an outdated idea, or just a routine that no longer serves you. Be bold enough to go full circle. Thanks for spending part of your morning with me. I hope today’s quote—and a little Tau Day trivia—gave you something to think about.

I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for now, but I’ll be back tomorrow same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.