{
  "id": 120478,
  "title": "Quote of the Day: '1,440 opportunities'—Les Brown's powerful lesson on making every minute matter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/quote-of-the-day-1-440-opportunities-les-browns-powerful-lesson-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T08:03:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/quote-of-the-day-1-440-opportunities-les-browns-powerful-lesson-on-making-every-minute-matter-11785828905765.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Les Brown, a renowned motivational speaker, encourages people to view a day as 1,440 individual opportunities for positive impact. Each day presents 1,440 minutes, and Brown believes these minutes can be used to make a difference through kindness, growth, and purpose. He advises against wasting time on negativity and instead urges people to fill each minute with gratitude and appreciation. This perspective is particularly relevant during uncertain times, as it empowers individuals to control their responses to circumstances rather than being passive victims. The quote suggests that every minute is a reset button, allowing people to learn from mistakes and continue moving forward. It also emphasizes the power of small, consistent actions in creating lasting habits and personal growth. Brown's message is timeless, reminding us that each day offers countless chances to make better choices and improve our lives.",
  "summary": "Motivational speaker Les Brown's famous quote, ‘In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.’ The quote reframes time as a series of choices rather than a countdown, reminding us that every minute offers a fresh chance.",
  "key_points": [
    "Les Brown sees a day as 1,440 opportunities.",
    "Each minute should be filled with gratitude and purpose.",
    "The quote empowers individuals to control responses."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Quote Of The Day: 'The sincere friends of this world...' — Giotto Di Bondone's timeless lesson on friendship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/quote-of-the-day-the-sincere-friends-of-this-world-giotto-di-bondones",
        "published": "2026-08-02T09:07:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}