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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 December 21st.

Today is Don't Make Your Bed Day...

And to be honest some days don't leave me much choice... like National Oat Muffin Day... really that was the best for that day!

But today there are so many great national holidays to celebrate—Short Girl Appreciation Day - I know some short girls that I definitely appreciate!, National Armagnac Day - this is medicament, National Crossword Puzzle Day - because working the brain is a good, and National Snowboard Day. Seriously, December 21st feels like the Swiss Army knife of holidays.

But the one that really caught my eye is Don’t Make Your Bed Day. Why that one? Well, let’s be honest—it’s a little rebellious, isn’t it? Plus, it’s like taking one of Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life and flipping it on its neatly folded head. Even Dr. Peterson himself might say, "Alright, just for today, go ahead—leave it unmade." But, as he’d also remind us, only today. So, let’s lean into this rare permission to let chaos reign—at least in your sheets.

And to complement this little holiday rebellion, I’ve picked a quote from Pablo Picasso that captures the spirit of taking life’s rules and bending them just a little.

Pablo Picasso once said...

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”

What a perfect fit for Don’t Make Your Bed Day, right? Picasso’s advice feels like an invitation to embrace the idea that life’s rules—like making your bed—are tools, not handcuffs. Sure, order and structure have their place, but every now and then, stepping back to embrace a little imperfection can be its own form of art.

Think about it. Making your bed is symbolic of control and discipline, which are great—most of the time. But sometimes, leaving things messy can be a reminder that life isn’t perfect, and neither are you. And that’s okay. Maybe you don’t need to tuck in your sheets to prove to yourself you’ve got it together.

Today, you get to let your bed breathe. Throw off the metaphorical covers of perfectionism. Picasso would approve. After all, no masterpiece was ever created without a little creative chaos.

So, here’s your challenge today: Look at your bed, smile knowingly, and walk away. Channel your inner artist and embrace the mess—just for today. Tomorrow, you can grab the corners and smooth things out again.

And remember Picasso’s wisdom: The rules are there to serve you, not the other way around. Learn them, honor them, but every once in a while, don’t be afraid to break them—with style.

Thanks for joining me on The Daily Quote. I’m Andrew McGivern signing off for today, and I’ll see you tomorrow for more inspiration and a new holiday to celebrate. Until then, leave that bed unmade and have a great day anyway... and I'll see you tomorrow - same pod time, same pod station for another Daily Quote.