Welcome back to another daily dose of insight and curiosity, where we explore life’s big lessons and quirky questions—one post at a time. Today’s Thought of the Day and Question of the Day offer a perfect mix of quiet wisdom and hot takes. Literally.
We’ll start with a deceptively simple quote from Yogi Berra—yes, that Yogi—and then pivot to a very real battleground in many households: summer thermostat settings.
Thought of the Day: “You can observe a lot just by watching.” — Yogi Berra
Yogi Berra had a way of saying things that sounded like nonsense until you realized he was right—and maybe even brilliant. This quote hits especially hard in an age when most of us are too busy scrolling, reacting, or multitasking to actually watch anything unfold.
I’ve noticed it with my kids. If I sit quietly and just watch them—without correcting, suggesting, or half-looking while reading an email—I see things I’d otherwise miss: the way they work together, the moment frustration turns to laughter, the inventiveness of boredom. And honestly? I observe a lot about myself in those moments too. Like how much I tend to intervene when I don’t need to.
Watching isn’t passive. It’s presence. It’s choosing to be still long enough to let the truth bubble up through the noise. That’s not nothing.
Need more proof that presence matters? Check out “Before You Worry About Winning the Game…”.
Question of the Day: What is your thermostat set to during the summer?
This one says more about a person than you think.
Personally, I’m a 73° guy. Not too hot, not too cold—Goldilocks would be proud. It’s comfortable enough that I don’t melt, but not so frigid that I need to keep a throw blanket in every room. I know someone who keeps their thermostat set to 64 degrees year-round. Sixty. Four. That’s not cooling the house—that’s recreating a meat locker. I can’t imagine living like that unless I’m training for a winter expedition to the Arctic.
I’d be perpetually sick or, worse, walking around the house in a beanie and gloves while the heat index outside is pushing 107. No thank you.
Of course, the thermostat is also a relationship test. If you live with anyone else, you know. Some people like to sleep in a frozen tundra. Others want it warm enough to incubate dinosaurs. If you’re lucky, you reach an unspoken truce. If not, you learn to sleep under a blanket in July.
This question may seem small, but like many others (like “What’s your favorite day of the week and why?”), it opens a window into comfort, compromise, and control.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
So—what is your thermostat set to during the summer? Do you battle with anyone over the “perfect” temp? Or are you living your best life at 64 degrees and wondering what all the fuss is about?
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