Level UP with Dave

Are you an amazing planner, but are lacking when it comes to executing the plan? Here's an easy to follow guideline to take action...and you don't stop until the job is complete!

Life is a made up of a series of scenes, and the goal is to keep the story moving along. Applying this "Yes, and..." rule that is taught in Improv 101 classes around the world is the first ingredient to ensure your success of moving forward and onward!

Expectations are a GREAT thing...especially when it's the start of something new, like a brand new year. However, it's important to be adaptable to what your reality is via challenges that come your way. When things don't go as expected, you have to adapt and reframe your thoughts to reality! Today, I share my vulnerable story of the end of 2023, and the start of 2024 so far. Thanks fo...

Happy 2024! I am so excited for us to all grow together this year. I thought I'd start us off with a list of 30 things we can all aspire to do this year. I hope you have your best year yet!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! In lieu of the holiday season, today's episode focuses on LEVELING UP your life, using the timeless and popular holiday movies: Home Alone 1 and 2! Listen in as we discuss how Kevin brilliantly teaches us life lessons and principles that we can apply to our own lives. Remember...this is YOUR life and you HAVE TO defend it!!

I received the gesture of the middle finger while driving in the greater Denver Metro Area...found out why I was treated to this bird, if it was warranted or not, and how this explanation can help prevent you being the middle finger-giver in the future!

I am constantly learning things from my son, Greysen, that inspire me to be the best version of myself on a daily basis. So I thought I'd share a few of my favorites in hopes of inspiring you as well. Enjoy!

We are all AMAZING at negative self-talk, being our own harshest critic, and not forgiving ourselves for all of the things that we did not do - or the things that we did do. It's time to change the narrative to positive self-talk, being our own biggest cheerleader, practicing self-forgiveness, and focusing on all of the positive and great things that we accomplish on a day to day basis!

9 Actionable steps to strive towards that daily GRATITUDE ATTITUDE!

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, AKA 'The Black Mamba' adapted the Mamba mentality, which refers to constantly striving to be the best version of ourselves on a daily basis. This is accomplished by conquering your fears and being your best self!

"There's no crying in baseball..." ....but there should definitely be crying in real life! Check out this week's episode to find out why!

When Roger Bannister shattered a world record in 1954, he also shattered a world-wide limiting belief. Today, we can use this as inspiration, and a very important lesson! Enjoy! 

Bumps on the road to the life that you envision for yourself can either break you, or make you. Grab a delicious snack, sit back, and relax. Aspiring Chef Jonathan Roytbak discusses his challenging journey, and how hitting rock bottom has inspired him to work his way into becoming an up and coming superstar chef. **THIS EPISODE IS RATED A MICHELIN GUIDE 3-STARS**

Most of us have heard the expression that HEALTH IS WEALTH ...so let's dive into the why behind that saying, and things that you can start to do today to improve your health... and your wealth!

We all have quality of life standards that we encounter on a day to day basis...but do you ever stop and think about what your standards are, and why they are what they are? On today's episode, we discuss identifying your current life standards, and what we can do to level up to the standards that you actually want to create for yourself!

If you have never heard of the saying, "It's not what you know, it's who you know..." you will definitely hear it a lot on this podcast, as we are joined by the queen of networking, Sarah Whiting! Sarah discusses building a close circle of trust, how she levels up on a daily basis, and the power of building relationships!

Do you get the case of the Mondays every week? Do Sunday Scaries ruin every Sunday? This episode is for you then! Follow these 8 simple steps to a happier Monday, and a supercharged week! 

Happy Birthday to YOU! Whenever it was, is, or will be...enjoy your birthday by celebrating it the proper way AKA the kid way!

“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” - GHANDI Want to positively change the world? Start with the easiest place possible to make changes- YOUR LIFE! It’s not easy, but it’s the easiest. You don’t need to go anywhere, or talk to anyone…it’s just you VS. YOU!

Kick off your shoes, find a cave, and get grounded…we are going back to where it all started! Mankind, that is... We are joined by healthcare professional and multidisciplinary extraordinaire, Adam Courhchaine. Adam discusses getting back to our ancestral roots in this modern world, why the current healthcare system is broken, his journey of joining the Army National Guard in 2012, and his practic...

On today's episode, we talk about the power of writing your younger past self a letter, addressed from current you! This exercise can help you get past old traumas that can trigger the present version of yourself.

Finding JOY in the details of your day to day life is easier than you might think! Find life in your life with these useful and easy to follow tips.

On today’s episode, we talk about the importance of asking yourself this very important question as frequently as possible:  “Does this support the life I’m trying to live?” We discuss steps on how to get to the point of knowing what you authentically want, and different areas of life where you can ask yourself this question!

I interview my amazing son, Greysen, as we talk about Sunday breakfast, our plans for the day, and him starting Kindergarten!

On today's episode, we will discussing the power of the Beginner's Mindset. It refers to having an open, eager, and receptive mindset, similar to that of a beginner who approaches a subject with curiosity, a lack of preconceptions, and a willingness to learn.