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Send us Fan Mail Have you heard people say.  be KIND", "be KIND to one another", it's KINDA gettin' on my nerves... Join Dave for some discussion around: What does KIND really mean? Who says "be KIND", but they are not? Why do people mistake KINDNESS for LAZINESS? How and when should I use true KINDNESS? Be real, be honest, do what is best for the person and don&...

Send us Fan Mail Why do we sometimes have a hard time saying NO?  Some people, some situations, or maybe we just are perpetual people pleasers... Join Dave for come conversation around: Why we have trouble saying NO Why NOT saying NO is dangerous Steps to help us politely DECLINE Ways to say NO more often Take care of yourself, your schedule, your goals and start saying NO more often!!! Giddyup!!!...

Send us Fan Mail Have you every been told to "stop being so selfish"?  As a kid, I was told this a lot - share with your sisters, stop eating all the rolls, don't use all the hot water!!! Join Dave for some thoughts on: Why it is OK to be SELFISH sometimes Why you NEED to be SELFISH sometimes The steps to prioritizing yourSELF The dangers of not being SELFISH By taking care of yours...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been told to stop being SILLY or GROW UP?   Yeah, me too... Join Dave for some serious SILLINESS: -Why some SILLINESS is good for you -Why people seem to be more SOMBER than SILLY compared to the past -Examples of light-hearted SILLINESS that can boost your day -Steps to integrate more SILLINESS into your day Why so serious?  Take it from my doctor, "I like nons...

Send us Fan Mail How often do you see someone who looks different, speaks different, or acts different than you? Join Dave for a few words and some ranting on: Making judgements about people because of a GROUP classification Forming opinions of a GROUP of people based on limited or no exposure The LAZINESS of criticism without any attempts or desire to HELP Strategies to improve our EMPATHY for th...

Send us Fan Mail Is PRIDE a bad thing?  I was taught that it was...(insert quote or bible verse here)... Join Dave for some pontification on how being PROUD can be a good thing: What accomplishments should make you PROUD? What are some categories of HUMILITY vs ARROGANCE? What are  some strategies to boost your Self Confidence and PRIDE? What are some though patterns that undermine your PRIDE? How...

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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been called WEAK?  Not without a fight, right!!! Join Dave for some words about DISCIPLINE: Why is DISCIPLINE so important to our happiness and success? What are our excuses for a lack of DISCIPLINE? What is the difference between and lack of DISCIPLINE and being WEAK? What are some easily steps to build DISCIPLINE? DISCIPLINE helps us reach out goals, with makes us...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever worked a puzzle and when you finished it you discovered there were some pieces missing?   Join Dave for some topics around Missing PEACES in our world. What categories of our lives can have Missing PEACES? What are some ways to get started on filling in the gaps What are the major steps to FILL those Missing PEACES? How to maintain a healthy, fulfilling life with rek...

Send us Fan Mail Could you make a list of all of your current and future ENEMIES?  Nope, they are everywhere, known, unknown, and can spontaneously appear in any situation...short term, long term, and situational. Join Dave for some insight into: Where ENEMIES exist and why Their tactics and how to protect yourself against the ENEMY How to go on offense to turn ENEMY aggression on them How to rise...

Send us Fan Mail You ever hear about the book, "What to Expect When You're Expecting"?   Almost every pregnant woman has read this book at least once...Well, this podcast has nothing to do with that book. Join Dave to hear hos MANAGING your EXPECTATIONS is a key step in reducing frustration, controlling your emotions, and setting yourself up for a better state of mind. Categories of...

Send us Fan Mail I hear PATIENCE is a virtue...I'm tired of waiting on it!!! Join Dave for coverage of: Top categories where we are less PATIENT Reasons why some people are more PATIENT than others 5 steps to becoming more PATIENT Things to do when you BLOW IT! All I want is my timeline, my way of doing things, my cadence...does that make me a less PATIENT person? Giddyup!!! Email David@Otalk...

Send us Fan Mail How often do you get into a verbal disagreement or argument with someone? Join Dave for some O'talkin' about: The best weapon to use when tempted to argue or during an argument Ways to avoid arguments Strategies to make your case during an argument Ideas of how to exit an argument when it becomes emotional The best way to win is NOT TO PLAY, but sometimes you have to jum...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself UNINSPIRED with a situation, person, topic, or goal where you were once PASSIONATE?  Yep...me too... Join Dave for information about: Why INSPIRATION is important? What ROBS you of your INSPIRATION? How to RECOVER, REFRAME, and REKINDLE your INSPIRATION when you hit a bump in the road... You have, you can be, and you will be INSPIRED - when you maintai...

Send us Fan Mail Tough decisions are part of life and sometimes you just have to hunker down and make 'em... Join Dave for to hear: Why TOUGH decisions need to be made and not avoided The 5 step PROCESS for making them Things to AVOID when making them The BENEFITS of becoming proficient at making TOUCH decisions If they are part of life, you might as well get to a GOOD PLACE with making them....

Send us Fan Mail You asked for it (well, some of you did) and you GOT IT!!! Even though Dave has a face for RADIO, there have been requests to start video podcasts.   Dave answers questions submitted over the first 44 podcasts on everything from "why podcasting" to "family questions" to "insulting comments on his character"... Should be fun!!! Giddyup!!! Email David@O...

Send us Fan Mail Are you in a COMFORT ZONE or BUBBLE?  Most of us are, have been or will be... Join Dave to hear how comfort zones are good, but staying in them can be harmful in the following ways: They Stifle Personal Growth They Limit Opportunities & Potential Encourage Complacency They Reduce Adaptability & Resilience They Hinder Creativity Don't limit yourself or your potential t...

Send us Fan Mail Getting older is a fact of life...I hope... Join Dave for a discussion around the changes for men and women, what to expect and how to deal with it, and how to laugh your way through it. Living a full and inspired life as you age is about following the same advice for any age: Surround yourself with positive people Take care of yourself physically and mentally Take time to smell t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a situation with WORK, HOME, and/or PLAY where you just felt overwhelmed...when you want to RALLY, but you just don't have any "RALLY" left? Join Dave for some thoughts on things that can help you: Find your RALLY Cap and get back in the game. Reasons you need to be able to RALLY Sources of optimism to keep the RALLY going You are very importan...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder why you don't have enough time to get to everything on your to-do list?   Join Dave to discuss some of the topics that has WARPED his TIME...  In layman's terms - he used to waste a lot of time on things that: Aroused his emotions and left a wake Were beyond his control Continually change Were cyclical in nature Are absolutely exhausting Directly take...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever have trouble sleeping?  I guess we all do... But do you ever have trouble staying AWOKE? Join Dave for a discussion on the radical WOKE agenda and how WOKE Won't WORK, in the long term.   Hear the following principles: Many "agendas" start with sincerity and necessary principles. When the radical side of the "cause" progresses too quickly, the...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a DREAMER?  I love DREAMERS!!! Join Dave for a discussion on how "if you can conceive it you can achieve it"... DREAMS really do come true.  Whether it is a great accomplishment that will change the course of a group, a nation or the world or if it is a DREAM to be a better person, father, mother, friend, etc... DREAM achievement depends greatly on OPTIMISM and R...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a conversation and the words someone used took away from their intended message?  Yeah, me too... Join Dave for a discussion of 7 DRAINING Words that make your message less positive, less sophisticated, and less powerful. Dave also discusses the how the "Purple Car" can notify you when to strengthen your words when you slip and possible replacement...

Send us Fan Mail Do you tend to be a little more pessimistic than optimistic at times? Do you have trouble have a POSITIVE attitude? Is your glass half empty with a crack in it? Join Dave for a discussion on how you can accomplish and maintain a POSITIVE attitude in the face of challenging situations. What are some stepping-stones of achieving a POSITIVE outlook? What are some common myths negativ...

Send us Fan Mail How HAPPY are you?  On a scale of 1 to 10... Happiness is a choice that it is not based on your mood, financial situation, social status, or someone else's opinion or definition. Join Dave to hear steps to become and maintain a state of HAPPINESS: Practice Gratitude Build Strong Relationships Enjoy the Moment Have Meaningful Goals Manage Stress Engage in Acts of Kindness Embr...