O'talkin' with Dave

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard or said, "Life's not fair!!!"  Yeah, me too... I don't like that phrase.  When I think of FAIR, I think of food, rides, dirty faces from the cotton candy, and how tired I am afterward...broke, too. Join Dave for some chastisements for some around: Complaints of the LAZY FAIRNESS is an emotional proclamation DECK of CARDS analogy 5 DOOABLE Ac...

Send us Fan Mail Don't you just love a good celebration?  Yeah, me too... Celebrations are times which usually involve a group of people acknowledging and lifting up an accomplishment, a person, or something that brings joy. Join Dave for some celebratory words on: What does it take to CELEBRATE? What FEELINGS to you have to overcome? What FEELINGS should you embrace? What QUALIFIES for CELEB...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been is a situation, state of mind, or just momentary situation where you thought, I'm kinda HAPPY right now?  Yeah, me too... HAPPINESS is a choice, but sometimes it has to be intentional with ACTION. Join Dave for some HAPPY thoughts around: What HAPPINESS is What HAPPINESS isn't How HAPPINESS is a CHOICE 10 Real, Doable Things You Can Do Today to Be HAPP...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever seen a child misbehaving in public and their PARENTS are either paying no attention or letting the behavior just happen?  Yeah, me too... WEAK PARENTS are the reason for misguided or misbehavior in children or youth.  Eventually, they grow up to be WEAK PARENTS and history repeats. Join Dave for some ranting about: It's not the KIDS fault Why it's HAPPENING...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever got to the end of a busy day and thought, "Why am I doing all of this stuff that doesn't really matter?  Yeah, me too... People who have a PURPOSE live and average of 10 years longer and live happier lives. Join Dave for some PURPOSEFUL talkin' about: Why it is important to have a PURPOSE How a PURPOSE can be short-term or long term How a PURPOSE can r...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been stuck in a situation where you needed a different result than what you were getting?  Yeah, me too... The question, "What Have You TRIED That Hasn't Worked?", has been a game changer in my career, my homelife, my "me time", and in any situation where action is necessary.  With any challenge - ACTION IS NECESSARY!!! Join Dave for some tal...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever get nostalgic and think about the neighborhood you grew up in as a kid?  Yeah, me too... The CIRCLE I grew up in was in Sheffield, Alabama and it was glorious.  It was a fishbowl where I could see everything from my front porch.  People of all ages, vocations, routines, and everyone new everyone's name, history, and tendencies. Join Dave for a trip down memory lan...

Send us Fan Mail Are you proud of where you live?  Yeah, me too... With the 4th of July approaching, I get a little more patriotic than usual.  I'm not saying we are perfect, but I believe the USA is the best place for me. Join Dave for some patriotic talk about: Ways the USA has improved over time Why the USA is a great place for FREE SPEECH Why the USA is a great place to WORK Why the USA i...

Send us Fan Mail As a kid, did you every play "Mother May I?" Yeah, me too... It was a fun game that made you pay attention and the may rule centered around PERMISSION to proceed. Join Dave for some structure around: No one can RUIN your day without YOUR PERMISSION Things that can RUIN our day REACTING vs RESPONDING The PERSON who RUINS your day consistently TALKING to yourself instead o...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about the areas of life where you are FREE and then areas where you would like to be FREE?  Yeah, me too... FREEDOM is something that once felt, can't be replaced with money, approval, applause, status, or titles.  It is GLORIOUS!!! Join Dave for some insight into: How does the world define FREEDOM? What do we WANT that isn't FREEDOM? How does the w...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wished you had a little more time, money, or peace, just for today?  Yeah, me too... Sometimes just one small step in the right direction puts you on a roll. Join Dave for some Quick Hits: How can I save time? How can I save money? How can I get organized? How can I deal with interruptions? How to start my day. How to end my day. How to transition between tasks. No o...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a good time ruined by RAIN?  Yeah, me to... I used to love RAIN, when I was very young.  Then, PUBERTY hit and RAIN made me have to "go get the driveway!" Join Dave for some disturbing memories about: Why does Dave hate RAIN? Why does Dave hate STRETCHING? Why is Dave using the work HATE? Why is STRETCHING is vital for physical and mental activities? Ho...

Send us Fan Mail When you were growing up, did adults every tell you to "Pay Attention!"  Yeah, met too... Paying attention or the ability FOCUS get more important as we engage in all aspects of Home, Work, and Play. Join Dave for some FOCUS on: How were we taught to FOCUS as children? What activities require FOCUS as adults? What benefits come from the ability to FOCUS? What are obstacl...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a situation where you though someone might be plotting against you?  Yeah, me too... Paranoia is a mental state characterized by excessive distrust, suspicion, or irrational beliefs that others are out to harm, deceive, or judge you—even without evidence. It ranges from mild social anxiety to intense, persistent fear of being targeted. Exactly... Join Dave fo...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like all you hear is BAD news?  Yeah, me too... GOOD NEWS is out there, but you can't just wait for it...you have to go get it!!! Join Dave for some GOOD NEWS around: Why is BAD news so popular? How is GOOD NEWS actually GOOD for you? What are some ways to find GOOD NEWS? What are some ways to keep GOOD NEWS coming? How can you perpetuate GOOD NEWS for you an...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have people or causes in your life that have your complete LOYALTY?  Yeah, me too... LOYALTY tops the list for traits or conditions valued or required most at HOME, WORK, and PLAY. Join Dave for some serious chat about: What is LOYALTY? Why is LOYALTY so important? What are some LITMUS tests for LOYALTY? Why does BETRAYAL hurt so badly? How can you BUILD or REBUILD TRUST? W...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a goal or something you really wanted to accomplish, but you doubted if you could do it?  Yeah, me too... Everyone has moments of doubt or fear or being overwhelmed by something they really want to accomplish.  Sometimes we even feel like we aren't worthy to accomplish it...so why try? BULLFEATHERS!!!! Join Dave for some upbeat words about: Why FEAR is norma...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed a particular TALENT or GIFT that you have for something?  Yeah, me too... Some can sing, some can dance, some are great dancers.  Some people are intellectual, communicators, or thought leaders. Join Dave for some GIFTED conversation around: What are GIFTS or TALENTS? How does a GIFT relate to PASSION, DISCLIPLINE, MOTIVATION, and INTELLECT? What are the most...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself sooo grateful for something...large or small?  Yea, me too... GRATITUDE is the gift that keep on giving...and the great thing is, YOU CAN GIVE IT TO YOURSELF!!! Join Dave for some GRATEFUL banter on: The importance of GRATITUDE How to spot FAKE blather and enhance GRATITUDE Examples of simple every-day things for which to be GRATEFUL How a lack of GRAT...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever spent time around someone and realized they were TOXIC?  Yeah, me too... TOXIC people are another unfortunate fact of life.  The reasons behind their TOXICITY can be varied - trauma, neglect, "their mamma just didn't raise 'em right"...  Either way, they are TOXIC and you have to deal with them. Join Dave for some discussion around: What are chara...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the need to CALM YOURSELF DOWN?  Yeah, me too... SELF CONTROL is an important discipline that hopefully we improve over time. Join Dave for some SELF reflection on: Examples of times when we need SELF CONTROL Reasons SELF CONTROL is important at Home, Work, and Play Owning CONTROL of your SELF Differentiating FAULT and RESPONSIBILITY RAMPING UP actions instead o...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a situation when you needed someone to be generous, patient, or just give you the benefit of the doubt?  Yeah, me too... Give and Take, KARMA, religious beliefs, or just what comes around goes around is a universally accepted fact of life. Join Dave for some philosophical blather around: What BUCKETS in our lives are we, or should we, be "filling"?...

Send us Fan Mail Remember when you were a kid and PLAY was what you did most and best?  Yeah, me too... Defining HOME and WORK is easy.  The roles, the duties, the results, the stress, the rewards, etc...  Sometime defining and making time for PLAY is difficult.  However, in the grand scheme of things, it is just as necessary as the other two! Join Dave for some thoughts on: What is PLAY? Why is P...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever finished a meeting, a conversation, or a round of gold and though, "Man, that was a waste of time!"  Yeah, me too... Time is our most precious commodity, and we all have a finite supply.  We know this, but many times we don't act like it. Join Dave for some passion around: How do we WASTE time? Why is TIME so precious? What are some simple TIME savers?...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a tough situation at work and thought, I gotta get out of here!!!?"  Yeah, me too... It's a tough move that is filled with emotions, drama, necessity, and sometimes the absolute right decision. Join Dave for some back and forth on: Why are people seeking JOB MOVES more often than ever? What are some GOOD or VALID reasons to make a CHANGE? What are N...