Figure Out a Way to Make It Work

In this heartfelt tribute to the late radio legend Gary Burbank and his iconic character Earl Pitts American, Michael opens The Daily Grateful with a twist on the classic bit — before diving into the real lesson of the day. This episode centers on a mantra passed down from an elderly goat rancher named Bill Ogle, whom Michael knew as a boy in Hernando, Florida. Watching Mr. Ogle calmly deliver a struggling goat during a Christmas Eve crisis taught Michael a philosophy that shaped how he raised his own kids: when something looks impossible, you figure out a way to make it work.Michael brings that lesson to life through a chaotic family vacation gone sideways — a  “Perry-cation" to Daytona Beach that turned into a late-night scramble to a Flintstones-themed hotel room outside Orlando, complete with a 3 a.m. pool party and a mix-up with hotel keys. Through humor and nostalgia, Michael reminds listeners that adversity always shows up, but gratitude comes from finding the one good thing in a bad situation and building from there.#DailyGrateful #GaryBurbank #EarlPitts #Gratitude #Storytelling #FamilyMemories #Podcast #FigureItOut #Resilience #Nostalgia