O'talkin' with Dave

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a moment when you thought, "MAN, THAT FEELS GOOD"?!?!  Yeah, me too... There’s a difference between life happening...and life landing. Most people are moving so fast they don’t notice when something hits just right. But when you’re aware, when you’re grateful, and when you’ve got even a loose plan for your day. Certain moments don’t just happen...They l...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself in a funk or maybe just felt a little BEHIND where you think you should be?  Yeah, me too... There’s a group of people out there right now, maybe you’re one of them, who are battling something, questioning everything, or a little overwhelmed. It might not even that dramatic...just stuck in a quiet funk you can’t quite explain. Join Dave for some plain...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had someone close to you betray you?  Yeah, me too... The worst part of getting stabbed in the back is turning around and seeing who was holding the knife. Join Dave for some incoming talk about: The 5 Primary Causes of Friendly Fire 5 Ways to Prevent/Reduce Friendly Fire 5 Ways to Accept and Adjust 5 Ways to Insulate Yourself - Without Going Cold Yes, there are shar...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been doing something really important, but you were distracted and didn't have the experience you had hoped?  Yeah, me too... You’ve got the training. You’ve got the experience. You’ve got the tools, the contacts, the plan. And yet...Some days you stall. Some days you drift. Some days you flat-out don’t execute. Why? Join Dave for some PRODUCTIVE talk about: The...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been BULLIED as an adult?  Yeah, me too... Let’s just say it clean. We didn’t outgrow bullies...we just gave them calendars, credentials, and a way to expense lunch. Join Dave for some PAYBACK talk about: Why BULLIES Still Exist The Hardest Bullies to Address 5 Ways to Address a Bully (Direct) 5 Ways to Address a Bully (Strategic) 5 Ways to Walk Away Strong The Truth...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever WAITED on something or someone and you wondered if they ever would show up?  Yeah, me to... Let’s just say it out loud - Waiting is brutal. Because waiting lives in that uncomfortable space between where you are and where you believe you’re supposed to be. Join Dave for some quick talk about: 10 Things We Wait For In Life  Why The Wait Is So Difficult  Who Struggles...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever just accepted something that you didn't know was NEGOTIABLE?  Yeah, me too... Negotiation isn’t a boardroom skill - It’s a life skill. It shows up when you’re deciding where to eat, when a company tries to rewrite your deal, or when three grown adults stand on a tee box pretending they don’t care who goes first...while absolutely caring. Join Dave for some NEGOT...

Send us Fan Mail Does someone in particular pop in your head when you hear the word FRIEND?  Yeah, me too... Let’s start with a little truth that might sting. We’ve cheapened the word friend . You shared a ride once? Friend.   You follow each other online? Friend.  You had a good conversation at a conference? “That’s my guy.” No it’s not. That’s convenience with a memory. Join Dave for some FRIEND...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever known someone who is always TAKING and never GIVING anything back to a relationship?  Yeah, me too... Givers are the people who show up early, stay late, help someone move, listen to your problems, bring soup when you’re sick, and ask how your day went and actually mean it. Takers are the people who call when they need something.  Disappear when you need something.  ...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever tasted something that was so BITTER, that you couldn't stand it?  Yeah, me too... Some things in life are flat-out bitter. Not “kind of unpleasant.” Not “a little uncomfortable.” I’m talking about the kind of bitter that hits your tongue and makes you question your life choices. The kind you’d spit out if nobody was watching. Join Dave for some TASTY talk about:...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever met someone with less talent, less intelligence, or even less charisma, but there was just something about their ENERGY?  Yeah, me too... High energy beats low energy every time. Not today. Not always loudly. But eventually... Join Dave for some ENERGETIC conversation about: What energy really means in successful people Why energy is the real advantage Energy does fi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had something to share, but were not taken SERIOUSLY when you shared it?  Yeah, me too... There is a strange and unfortunate thing that happens in life. Some people have something valuable to say, but nobody is listening. Not because the idea is bad. Not because the person is unintelligent. But because somewhere along the way they got labeled: “Not serious.” Join Dav...

Send us Fan Mail Have you every had an event or challenge in your life and asked, "Why is this happening TO me?"  Yeah, me too... Most people walk through life like it’s happening to them.  A smaller group walks through life like it’s happening for them. Same events. Same world. Same chaos. Different interpretation. Different outcome. This isn’t some soft, motivational fluff. It’s a prac...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever lived by the philosophy "more is better"?  Yeah, me too... More is not better. Better is better. Somewhere along the way, we got sold on the idea that more time, more stuff, more reps, more options equals a better life. But if you’ve lived more than five minutes, you already know that’s not true. Join Dave for some QUALITY discussion on: Real-World Examples...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard someone complain about their woes, concerns, or challenges and they blame others?  Yeah, me too... We become very talented at identifying external villains. Yet there’s a quiet truth that most people don’t like to hear: Other people can create the situation...but they cannot control your reaction unless you give them permission. Join Dave for a tight-rope walki...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard someone complain about something that really hit you as "if that is all you have to complain about, you've got it pretty good?"  Yeah, me too... Americans complain. A lot. We complain about traffic, Wi-Fi, waiting in line at a coffee shop that has 40 drink options and three types of oat milk. And while we’re complaining, most of us are doing it w...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself disturbed by someone's behavior when it is absolutely predictable and expected?  Yeah, me too... There’s a strange little trap we fall into as human beings. We get frustrated, angry, jealous, hurt, disappointed, or even depressed by the behavior of people who are completely predictable. They do the same thing. They say the same things. They react...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever known someone who has made it through a BATTLE and WON, but talks about the tough times more than the VICTORY?  Yeah, me too... Why do so many people fight like hell to win…and then live like they lost? If you’re going to focus more on the struggle than the win...why win at all? Join Dave for some VICTORIOUS talk about: The Psychology of the Struggle Five Reasons We...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever just had the feeling like something good is about to happen?  Yeah, me too... Have you ever said that to yourself? Not because anything specific happened. Not because you got the call, the deal, the opportunity, or the breakthrough. Just a quiet thought… I just feel like something good is about to happen. Join Dave for some positive thoughts about: 5 ways to pull pos...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed that what we FOCUS on IMPROVES?  Yeah, me too... Not because the universe is magical. Because the human brain is obedient. Join Dave for some FOCUS on: Why focus works - Human nature and focus Real-life focus blindness Why specificity matters The Olympic-Level Purple Car The Science Behind FOCUS Results of focusing on the wrong things Benefits of focusing on...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like EVENTS are controlling you instead of the other way around?  Yeah, me too... Stress isn’t just about what happens to you.  It’s about who’s in charge when it happens. Join Dave for some STRESS RELIEVING jargon about: Stress is a measurement, not a mystery Freedom, Control, Resolve: the stress filter Even strong people give up control. Here’s how. 5 ways str...

Send us Fan Mail Do you believe that whether you think you CAN or CAN'T, you're right?  Yeah, me too... You can have the plan. You can have the skills. You can execute cleanly. And still fall short. Join Dave for some MINDFUL talk about: The five essentials of success at home, work, and play Why mindset outweighs everything else How mindset could’ve changed “almost-success” stories Why p...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself thinking or doing something that you know is gonna piss you off?  Yeah, me to... Your mood is not just a feeling. It’s a feedback system. When you repeatedly feed it junk inputs, you don’t get “more informed” or “more prepared.”  You get more reactive. More tired. More convinced something is wrong with your life. Join Dave for some self provocation ar...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like the world is hammering you with taxes, college funds, 401Ks, retirement, demand after demand and your like, "Come on man, I'm just trying to get through TODAY!!!" Join Dave to walk through ways to Plan, Prepare, and Protect your days from SWDs. Learn ways to get the most out of your day and the most out of yourself, without losing focus on the...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever INTENDED to do something, but didn't DECIDE to do it?  Yeah, me too... This is the 200th Podcast of O'talkin' with Dave.  We are downloaded in 53 Countries, 413 cities around the world, and to me that is unfreakinbelievable!!! I say things out loud that have helped and are helping me work through the maze of life more confidently, more efficiently, and...