O'talkin' with Dave
Join Dave for positive and humorous insights into increasing your personal productivity, where he blends the art of storytelling, humor, and clever analogies to make the pursuit of productivity an enjoyable experience. Each episode is approximately an hour-long casserole of laughter and learning, as we navigate the world of to-do lists, time management, and conflict management, and taking out the mental trash with a jovial twist.
Episodes
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 Action Steps
- WIN out of SPITE
“Stop ask...
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 CELEBRATION?
- What is the difference between RI...
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 HAPPIER
- HAPPINESS stats don't lie
- 3 DECIS...
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
- How it SHOWS UP later
- At WORK
- In REL...
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 reveal itself
- How clues about your PURPOS...
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 talkin' about:
- It's an honest ...
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 lane with a few lessons on:
- How the CIRC...
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 is a great place for WOMEN
- Why the USA is ...
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 of LISTENING to yourself
- Ways to reduce the...
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 world's definition cheat us of our ...
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 one has all the answers, but we all need...
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?
- How can STRETCHING lead to success or failu...
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 obstacles to our FOCUS?
- How can we develop the s...
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 for some PARANOID comments about:
- When i...
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 and your friends?
I've got GOOD NE...
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?
- Why is LOYALTY to YOURSELF so important?
- How...
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 normal
- The 3 reasons we don't TRY to at...
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 desired GIFTS?
- What if you aren't ...
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 GRATITUDE impacts you at Home, Work, and Pla...
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 characteristics and behaviors of TOXIC peo...
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