O'talkin' with Dave

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...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been around someone who constantly DISAGREED with you?  Yeah, met too... DISAGREEMENT is a fact of life and it can be very constructive. Join Dave for some points on: Why is DISAGREEMENT absolutely normal? Why is DISAGREEMENT sometimes constructive and healthy? When does DISAGREEMENT turn TOXIC? How can you turn TOXIC DISAGREEMENT into CONSTRUCTIVE DISAGREEMENT? Reme...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have acts of kindness or rituals in your relationships that have stuck over time?  Yeah, me too... Sometimes we have little "things" that we do that over time have become part of our routines, habits, or dare I say "love language"...I don't like that term! Join Dave for some thoughts around: Small things that can build a BIG CONNECTION Why these THI...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been be-bopping along with your life and SOMETHING happened that got your ATTENTION and everything else STOPPED?  Yeah, me too... Life has a way of driving COMPLACENCY when everything is going well.  Balancing things is sometimes easy until something gets OUT OF BALANCE that need your ATTENTION. Join Dave for some insight into: The 4 Key ELEMENTS - HUMILITY, DISCIPLI...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever known that you need to start something, but keep putting it off?  Yeah, me too... Finances, Health, Relationships, and Career are the four most common sources of Stress, Worry, and Distraction (SWD).  However, there are some simple things that we can all do to reduce the impact of these on our day and our lives. Join Dave for some hints around: What areas can we STAR...

Send us Fan Mail Have you every had FOMO?  Yeah, me too... It's not as bad is it used to be, but I have learned over time that the Fear of Missing Out can be replaced with the Joy of Missing Out!!!  And it's glorious... Join Dave for some pontifications about: What emotions are tied to FOMO? Why is FOMO everywhere and growing in prevalence? What are some examples of FOMO at Home, Work, a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever dreaded or complained about HAVING to do something?  Yeah, me too... It is so easy to put off something or complain about something that we feel like we HAVE to do...chores, obligations, routines, etc...  The desire is to change that mindset from a "TO DO" list to a "GIT TO DO" list. Join Dave for some O'talkin' about: Steps in changing...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself making decisions based on EMOTION rather than PASSION?  Yeah, me too... "EMOTION is the SPARK, but PASSION is the fire that keeps burning." Join Dave for some analysis on: Differences between PASSION and EMOTION When EMOTION is GOOD Differences in PASSION & EMOTION with MEN and WOMEN When does cousin DRAMA reveal its ugly head? Discernin...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever lost your TEMPER and then later felt bad about what you said or did?  Yeah, me too... Whether you are quick TEMPERED, chronically ANGRY, or have a DEBILITATING ANGER issue, it can be addressed and hopefully controlled. Join Dave for some calm words about: Historically ANGRY people How TEMPERS are triggered differently with MEN vs WOMEN How a TEMPER can be productive...

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard the mantra, "We have to be more TOLORANT!  TOLERANCE is necessary in our society to get along!"  Yeah, me too... TOLERANCE is a word that is thrown around to make some people feel better about themselves, more altruistic, caring, enlightened, and superior.  HOGWASH!!! Join Dave for some ranting about: Areas of demanded TOLERANCE When TOLERANCE crosses the...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever sat down and thought about what a disaster you would be if it weren't for the WOMEN in your life?  Yeah, me too... I can name a few men that have greatly impacted my life and I give them credit for any success that I have achieved.  However, there are dozens of WOMEN who have and still have a lasting positive impact that can't be over stated. Join Dave for...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a situation where you said something and you wish you had just remained SILENT?  Yeah, me too... Think of strong SILENT types - Clint Eastwood, Steve McQeen, and other stoic actors who used SILENCE as a tool to command attention, respect, and sometimes fear. Join Dave for some words on SILENCE: Who are the strong SILENT people in your life? Why is SILENCE so...

Send us Fan Mail Have you noticed fewer MAN BUNS and a positive trend in MASCULINITY lately?  Yeah, me too...thankfully!!! Don't get me wrong, there is still an epidemic of PUSSIFIED men around. Join Dave for some cutting edge stuff on: 5 Examples of how men are "LESS MANLY" 10 Examples how men's hobbies are "LESS MANLY" 5 Ways that a "LESS MANLY" society is...

Send us Fan Mail Are you having a tougher time lately understanding if something is AI or REAL?  Yeah, me too... AI is getting so good that I often wonder, what's next?  It is progressing so rapdidly that it is scring the beJesus out of people! Join Dave for some highly technical banter about: Where can AI be helpful at WORK and HOME? Whay are some people so SKEPTICAL of AI? What are some cle...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know anyone that is IMPATIENT or GREEDY or a CONTROL FREAK...or maybe all three?  Yeah, me too... These people can drive you crazy, create a toxic environment, and ruin your day.  They can also make you wildly successful, tremendously wealthy, and help you accomplish more than you ever thought possible. Join Dave for some talkin' about: Why does society bark against IM...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever made a choice that caused some undesirable circumstances? Yeah, me too... We are a result of the choices we make.  I know there are sometime a clash of circumstances that are sometimes beyond our control.  However, our CHOICES have consequences - GOOD and BAD. Join Dave for some discussion around: 5 decisions that have a NEGATIVE impact on our lives 5 decisions that...