Walt Disney - It's kind of fun to do the impossible.

Welcome to the Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for September 12th.Today is National Day of Encouragement, a wonderful holiday that reminds us of the incredible power of positive words and supportive actions. In a world that can often feel heavy with criticism, negativity, and harsh judgment, this day celebrates the simple but profound act of lifting others up with encouragement.Encouragement is different from empty praise or false positivity. True encouragement acknowledges someone's efforts, recognizes their potential, and offers hope for their journey ahead. It's the difference between saying "good job" and saying "I can see how hard you worked on this, and your dedication really shows."Whether it's a teacher believing in a struggling student, a friend supporting someone through a difficult time, or a colleague recognizing another's contributions, encouragement has this beautiful ability to plant seeds of confidence that can bloom long after the words are spoken.Today's quote comes from Walt Disney, the visionary animator and entrepreneur, who said:

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible."Walt Disney understood something beautiful about encouragement – it's not just about offering comfort during tough times, it's about inspiring people to reach beyond what they think is possible. Disney's entire career was built on encouraging others to dream bigger, to believe in magic, and to pursue ideas that seemed impossible.Think about what Disney achieved by encouraging the "impossible" – the first full-length animated film when everyone said audiences wouldn't sit through it, theme parks that transported people into fantasy worlds, innovations in filmmaking that changed entertainment forever. But none of these breakthroughs happened in isolation. They required Disney to encourage countless artists, engineers, and dreamers to believe that impossible things were actually just difficult things waiting to happen.This is what National Day of Encouragement is really about – not just offering sympathy when someone fails, but inspiring them to see failure as the first step toward achieving something extraordinary. Disney knew that the most powerful encouragement doesn't just say "you can do this" – it says "you can do things you never imagined possible."That's the kind of encouragement Disney was talking about – the kind that transforms obstacles into adventures and makes the impossible feel like fun.There's something magical about Disney's approach to encouragement. He didn't just tell people they could succeed – he made them excited about the possibility of creating something that had never existed before. He turned daunting challenges into thrilling opportunities.So today, as we celebrate National Day of Encouragement, let's embrace Walt Disney's playful wisdom about making the impossible feel fun. Look for someone who's facing a challenge that feels insurmountable to them – maybe it's a project at work, a creative endeavor, or a personal goal they've been putting off.Instead of just saying "you can do it," try Disney's approach: help them see the impossible as an adventure waiting to happen. Remind them that every breakthrough started with someone deciding that "impossible" was just another word for "interesting challenge."Remember, the most powerful encouragement doesn't just comfort – it transforms how people see their potential and makes them excited about discovering what they're truly capable of.That's going to do it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for now, but I'll be back tomorrow – same pod time, same pod station – with another Daily Quote.