O'talkin' with Dave

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever "phoned it in", "went through the motions", or put a task or event on "auto-pilot"?  Yeah, me too... COMPLACENCY is a SILENT THREAT and also a warning signal! Join Dave for some VIGILANT discussion around:  Recognizing Complacency The Benefits of Ridding Yourself of Complacency Five Ways to Stay Focused with Urgency Choosing VIGILANCE Ch...

Send us Fan Mail Remember back in school and the tests were either True/False, Discussion, or MULTIPLE CHOICE?  Yeah, me too... We never stop taking tests and a lot of them are "pop quizes"!!! Join Dave for some TESTY talk about: The Tests of Life The Psychology of Choice Freedom, Clarity, and Resolve in Choice 5 Steps to Recognize a Choice in Front of You 5 Steps to Making Better Choice...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever driven somewhere and when you arrived, you didn't remember the last 5 or 10 minutes of the trip?  Yeah, me too... Freedom, Clarity, and Resolve — The Unstoppable Trio Join Dave for some CLARITY around: Freedom — The Power of Choice - How to Seek, Achieve, and Keep It Clarity — The Power of Vision - How to Seek, Achieve, and Keep It Resolve — The Power of Staying...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever questioned "why me, why this, whey now?!?!?!"  Yeah, me too... There’s a big difference between having questions and questioning . Having questions means you’re curious, open, and ready to learn. Questioning is second-guessing, doubting, or poking holes in something that’s already in motion. Join Dave for some ANSWERS around: Five reasons why questioning is...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a situation when "what if..." hits you and you panic?  Yeah, me too... Having FAIL-SAFES so you FEEL-SAFE, or at least as SAFE as possible is a way to do what you're doing without being crippled with fear. Join Dave for some SAFE talk about: The Stakes - Life Without FAIL-SAFES Where FAIL-SAFES Matter Most Emotional FAIL-SAFES 5 Reasons We Don’...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard someone who had every reason to complain or be down, say something inspiring?  Yeah, me too... My Waffle House evangelist did this a couple of weeks ago.  Working three jobs, managing family challenges, and lifting people up all around her...including me! Join Dave for some uplifting talk around: How do you handle a BAD DAY? How do you START NOW? You never ARRI...

Send us Fan Mail I have you wondered how you can make your days better?  Yeah, me too... I think one way is to simplify every day into one "DO" and one "DON'T". DO - Decide what MATTERS and make decisions about that DON'T - Argue with REALITY Join Dave for a helpful One-Two Punch: We make 35,000 decisions a day Decide what MATTERS Don't argue with REALITY Why the...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a situation where you need to be forgiven or forgive someone else?  Yeah, me too... FORGIVE and FORGET - easier said than done, right? Join Dave and FORGIVE him for some thoughts on: How we are so OFFENDED in today's society 10 things that are the most difficult to FORGIVE Personality types that find it difficult to FORGIVE Steps toward seeking FORGIVENE...

Send us Fan Mail Aren't you getting a little tired of people being CANCELLED by the WOKE movement?  Yeah, me too... Well, I have good news - WOKE is being CANCELLED!!!   I'm not being political, just observational and I have history, statistics, and truth on my side. Join Dave for some TRUTH on the topic: How HYSTERIA has a shelf life How HISTORY COPIES itself How CULTURE uses WEAPONS Ho...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever reacted in a way that surprised even you? Snapped at someone for no reason, shut down when things got tense, or laughed something off that actually hurt?  Yeah. Me too... I love the line Ben Stein said in the move "The Mask".  "Yes Wendy, we all wear masks, metaphorically speaking." Join Dave for some UNMASKING: Why do we wear MASKS? What emotions...

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...