O'talkin' with Dave

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever said something your entire life and suddenly wondered where it originated...met too... Join Dave fore more: Idioms and sayings Where did them come from? What do they mean? Commentary and relating to his experiences Requests for more from your experience Kick back, relax, and laugh a litte... Giddyup!!! Email David@Otalks.com or OWD@Otalks.com for comments, questions,...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been around a "SPOILED" child?  Yeah, me too...  Sadly, most SPOILED children grow up to be SPOILED adults with the same characteristics and a weak FOUNDATION to hold an acceptable amount of MENTAL HEALTH. Join Dave for some pointed points about: What proof is there that people are less MENTALLY RESILIENT? Why has the clinical term MENTAL HEALTH turned into...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered joining a CULT?  Yeah, me neither...at least I don't think  I have...but people have tried to manipulate me. The fact is, no one does...but there are over 1,000 known active CULTS in the United States, right now.  And those are the ones we know about. Join Dave for some serious information about: What are some well known CULTS? What is the difference...

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard there is an ELECTION coming up?  You are kidding?...who knew? Join Dave for some quick advice on: Keeping calm, cool, and PRODUCTIVE through this ELECTION season What do I do if I win? What do I do if I lose? How do I deal with those NAGGING friends afterward? It's a tough time, but some people THRIVE on the drama, controversy, and chaos of the time...the only...

Send us Fan Mail As a kid, what did your Mom or Dad tell you to do when you asked how to spell a word?  "Look it up!"  That always annoyed me.  How do I look it up if I don't know how to spell it?!?!? Spoiler alert - Merriam Webster is not a woman.   Shhhhhh.... Join Dave for some continuing education concerning: New WORDS added to Webster's Dictionary over the past two years C...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever played a competitive game and didn't keep score?  What a waste of time...  Competition is great and the best part of competition is WINNING!!! Join Dave for some thoughts on: The thrill of VICTORY  The psychological value of COMPETITION The COMPETITORS we all face Reasons why some people chose not to COMPETE Factors to consider before, during, and after a COMPET...

Send us Fan Mail How do you feel when you GIVE something to someone?  A dollar in the Salvation Army bell ringers pot, a water to a homeless person, clothes to a homeless shelter, or even putting some money in the offering plate at church.   It feels good, doesn't it? Join Dave for discussion on the benefits of GIVING: How GIVING helps you psychologically - facts How GIVING helps you physical...

Send us Fan Mail Have you noticed that you are more frequently surrounded by MEN who are more moisturized and creased than usual?  Have the beers and shots turned into seltzers and scented candles?  Yeah, me too... Join Dave for some spirited banter about: Men are less masculine than forty years ago - it's a fact! When and why did this begin to be the trend? What are some key indicators and r...

Send us Fan Mail Have your every found yourself surrounded by some unsavory behavior...only to find yourself caught up in this behavior yourself?   Oh the humanity... Join some controversial conversations around: Why is BUT Stuff so prevalent in today's vocabulary? How does But Stuff hurt your intentions and slow your intent? What are some good, wholesome replacements for BUT Stuff? What are...

Send us Fan Mail If you had a MAGIC LAMP that gave you 3 wishes...what would you wish?  Well, David is gonna give you FIVE!!! Join Dave for some thoughts on your wish list: Setting your goals and wishes high Owning your choices and success Checking back with your wish list regularly 3 things to quit 5 steps to making them come true It exciting, empowering, and an unstoppable force when you take co...

Send us Fan Mail Did you grow up with some crazy sayings from your family?  I know I did... Join Dave for a list of sayings, most of which are familiar. Where did they come from? Why so graphic? How are they used differently? Is BLOOD really thicker than WATER? Who has MUTTON laying around the house? Please send your memories of sayings from your family and friends from childhood to David@Otalks.c...

Send us Fan Mail How often do you say or hear someone say, "I can't..."?  I hear it all too often and it always triggers me to say, "Well, not with THAT ATTITUDE!!!" Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right. Join Dave for some words on: Why do people think they CAN'T? What excuses do they claim as to why they CAN'T? What are the re...

Send us Fan Mail We all have areas of improvement, but are your areas of improvement driven from being WEAK or LAZY?  There is a difference... Join Dave for some discussion around: What is the difference between WEAK and LAZY? Is it worse to be WEAK or LAZY? What are some signs or excuses given by the WEAK and/or LAZY? Why is being WEAK or LAZY harmful? How do I overcome being WEAK or LAZY? How do...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you were offended?  It has been a while for me... Join Dave for a video O'talk that reviews the following: What OFFENDS people? Who are the perpetually OFFENDED? Why are people more OFFENDED now than in the past? How has what OFFENDS people changed? How do I keep from being OFFENDED? Don't be OFFENDED by proxy or virtue signal - be strong, be confi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you every missed out on something because you were distracted, busy, or just not paying attention... Join Dave for some words on: What is keeping us from being PRESENT? What are the pitfalls of not being PRESENT? How does not being PRESENT hurt us and others? How can we be more PRESENT? Developing the skills to plan on being PRESENT or having triggers that snap us into cohere...

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...