O'talkin' with Dave

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a lot to be THANKFUL for?  Yeah, me too... You know, sometimes we get so busy chasing what’s next that we forget how much we already have.   We rush right past blessings that don’t come wrapped in headlines or hashtags. But gratitude...real gratitude...is what steadies us. It’s what turns ordinary days into good ones and tough years into lessons. Join Dave for some THA...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever carried something so long, the weight just became normal?  Yeah, me too... You never really understand how heavy something is until you set it down.  That’s the strange truth about burdens - they disguise their weight while they’re sitting on your shoulders. You carry them long enough, and they start to feel like part of you.  Join Dave for some HEAVY talk about: 10...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever hear people talk about the past and refer to it as "the good ole days"?  Yeah, me too... Every generation has predicted that the best days were behind us. They were all wrong. History shows that after every storm, every crisis, every so-called “end of an era,” comes a wave of innovation, connection, and growth that nobody saw coming. Join Dave for some encour...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a situation where you may have talked too much and wish you had kept silent?  Yeah, me too... “Silence isn’t empty. It’s full of answers.” In a world that rewards noise - talking, posting, performing - silence feels awkward, even threatening. But silence isn’t absence; it’s presence. It’s the space between the notes that makes the music. It’s where ideas are...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been on a roll, in the zone, and things are just clickin' for you?  Yeah, me too... Momentum is the quiet king of progress. It’s the force behind a comeback, the wind that carries a small spark into a roaring blaze. In sports, business, or personal growth, momentum decides who finishes strong and who fades out. Join Dave for some encouraging cheers around: The P...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a pretty good place and all of the sudden you get PUNCHED by life, out of nowhere?  Yeah, me too... Anyone can throw a punch. But the great ones, in boxing and in life, are the ones who can take one...and keep going. Join Dave for some blow by blow comments on: All the Training in the World Means Nothing if You Can’t Take a PUNCH The Counterpunch: React, Adap...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever GAMBLED on something in your life that caused a thrill along with a little anxiety?  Yeah, me too... Life is one big casino.  The lights are different, the dealers sometimes wear suits instead of vests, and the chips are called choices in piles everywhere - but make no mistake...we’re all gamblin'. Join Dave for some chip-flippin' words about: When Doing Is...

Send us Fan Mail Has something every happened to you that made you feel like a VICTIM?  Yeah, me too... With life insurance, when someone passes away, the proceeds of the policy goes to their beneficiary.  Unfortunately, something unpleasant usually needs to happen in order for any beneficiary to receive the proceeds... Join Dave for some potentially life changing concepts: The Comfort of Victimho...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been looking for something and just couldn't find it anywhere?  Yeah, me too... You ever notice how people say, “I just need to find peace,” like they’re going to stumble on it behind the couch cushions next to the remote? The truth is—peace, love, purpose, joy, and freedom aren’t hiding. They’re everywhere.  They just don’t come all at once. Join Dave for some...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever get tired of all the loud, negative, depressing news and attitudes that hit you constantly?  Yeah, me too... Every headline today sounds like the end of the world.  Wars. Protests. Shootings. Division. You’d think we’re living in the final chapter of a badly written novel. Join Dave for some GOOD THINGS and they are IMPORTANT: Character Still Matters. Kindness Travels...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been RUNNING and didn't know if you were RUNNING FROM or TO something?  Yeah, me too... Opening Thought Everybody’s running.  Some run to opportunity.  Some run from pain.  And some just run in circles and call it being busy. Join Dave for some QUICK thoughts about: The Benefits of Change The Dangers of Running Without a Plan The 5 Dangers of Running as Avoidanc...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been LONELY?  Yeah, me too... There’s a profound difference between being alone and being lonely. Loneliness is an emptiness that gnaws at you. Solitude is a fullness that restores you. Join Dave for some thoughts around LONELINESS vs SOLITUDE: 5 Examples of Loneliness (and how to spot it) 5 Dangers of Remaining Lonely The Beauty of Solitude Solitude and Freedom 5 Ex...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had FAITH in something and when it was tested, you found out the truth?  Yeah, me too... Faith is one of those words we use easily - faith in people, faith in God, faith in leaders, faith in ourselves. But let’s ask the uncomfortable question: is untested faith really faith at all? Join Dave for some thoughts that might TEST your FAITH: Five Characteristics of True F...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever FAILED and realized you could have prepared for it better?  Yeah, me too...  100% of us will face loss: job, career, relationship, health, or life itself.  Failure isn’t rare, it’s guaranteed. The only question is: will it be chaotic, or controlled? Join Dave for some SUCCESSFUL talk about FAILURE: The Sad Part: Who Doesn’t Prepare The Positive Turn: Controlled Failu...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you needed more information and that made you uncomfortable?  Yeah, me too... We don’t know everything. We think we do, we act like we should, but the truth is - the information is incomplete. And that’s not a tragedy. It’s a gift.  Join Dave for some information about: Human Nature: Our Craving for Information vs. Our Need to Be Right Relationships: Why “N...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know what is like to FEAR something or someone?  Yeah, me too... Fear is the silent thief. It robs people of happiness, peace, productivity, and even relationships. People live afraid of what they know, what they don’t know, and what they only imagine. And most of the time, the fear is worse than the thing itself. Join Dave for some FEARLESS conversation around: Top 10 Fear...

Send us Fan Mail Have you every had a burden that you carried long after you could have put it down?  Yeah, me too... “You’ve carried the weight long enough, now it is just about sitting it down.” We all carry weight - problems, finances, relationships, emotions, obligations, far longer than we have to.  Join Dave for some HEAVY conversation about: 20 Common Weights People Still Carry The Toll of...

Send us Fan Mail Do you remember in the old westerns when the good guys wore WHITE HATS and the bad guys wore BLACK HATS?  Yeah, me too... But life isn’t always that clear, is it? In our world today, the lines blur. Good people are tempted. Bad choices are disguised as opportunities. And every day, whether at home, at work, or at play - we choose which hat to put on. Join Dave for some GOOD GUY ta...

Send us Fan Mail You know any QUITTERS?  Those people who don't finish what they start or let you down by not showing up?  Yeah, me too... “At some point in life, every one of us has wanted to throw in the towel. But there’s a huge difference between stopping…and quitting. Stopping is strength. Quitting is surrender.”  Join Dave for some discussion on: The Difference Between Stopping and Quit...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know anyone who is always focusing on their pain or trauma?  Yeah, me too... Resilience vs. Woundedness Resilience is the ability to bounce back -  “adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant stress.” Join Dave for some WISDOM around:  The Evolution: How We Got Here (5 Causes) Pulling Wisdom from Wounds (5 Ways) Applying It: Home, Work, and Play Spotting...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your life was in CHAOS?  Yeah, me too... Join Dave for some FREEING and PEACEFUL words on: What Freedom Is -  What Freedom Is Not -  5 Steps to Freedom What Control Is -  What Control Is Not -  5 Steps to Control What Peace Is -  What Peace Is Not -  5 Steps to Peace Why They Can’t Be Separated How They Strengthen Each Other  It's not a goal, it is a d...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had something good or a series of good things happen in your life and you thought, "uh oh, this is too good to be true, something bad is going to happen..."  Yeah, me too... Join Dave for some SHOE TALK about: The Suspicion of “Too Good” Why We Struggle to Enjoy the Good Shoe The Positives of the “Other Shoe” The Negatives of the “Other Shoe” Mindset Person...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been around someone that blames everyone else for their lack of PEACE?  Yeah, me too... ·        "If your motives aren’t pure, your gains will vanish as quickly as they came. ·        If your aim is to hurt, you will feel the pain. ·        When selfishness outweighs empathy, peace is not possible." Join Dave for some PEACEFUL words about: The Three Challen...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been good at something, not done it for a while, then realized you're not good at it anymore?  Yeah, me too... I ignored my should problems so long I learned a new term - FROZEN... Join Dave for some MOVING chat about: Types of Atrophy with Examples How Atrophy Sneaks Into Daily Life 5 Signs of Atrophy in Yourself How to Notice Atrophy in Friends Impact of Atrop...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a situation when someone said something that was blatantly and factually wrong?  Yeah, me too...  Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do, for yourself and them, is just let them be wrong. Join Dave for some CORRECTIVE thoughts around: Where the Need to Correct Comes From The Destructive Side (Even if Meant to Help) Who’s Impacted? Ways to Resist the Tempta...