Joan Marques’ insight highlights how small, deliberate actions can profoundly shift the tone of an otherwise unremarkable day. While we often wait for grand events to brighten our routines, Marques suggests that even the most ordinary gestures—like offering a smile or a kind word—can redefine how we experience daily life. This reframes our understanding of what constitutes a ‘great’ day, making room for the extraordinary within the mundane. [...]