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Maggie Kuhn - Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes."
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Welcome to The Daily Quote — a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for July 2nd.
Now, if you’ve ever broken into a cold sweat at the mere thought of speaking in public — or even just speaking up in a meeting — then today is your day. It's Freedom From Fear of Speaking Day, and yes, it's real. So take a deep breath, stand a little taller, and don't picture your audience naked. I know its popular advice but that advice has never actually helped anyone. To celebrate, here’s your quote of the day from Maggie Kuhn, who once said:
"Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes."
Maggie Kuhn, by the way, was a fierce advocate for social justice and the founder of the Gray Panthers — not a heavy metal band, but a movement for elder rights. She believed in speaking out, especially when it's uncomfortable. And that's what this quote is all about: courage. Now, fear of speaking is one of the most common fears people have — it's right up there with heights and clowns. But what Maggie reminds you of is this: bravery doesn’t mean being fearless. It means doing the thing anyway — even when your knees are knocking and your voice sounds like a dial-up modem from 1999. So today, whether you're giving a presentation, sharing an idea, or telling someone how you really feel, let Maggie’s words guide you. Speak your mind — because your voice matters, shaky or not. That's going to do it for today but I’ll be back tomorrow - same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.
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