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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
155 episodes
FAIL-SAFES Are FEEL-SAFES
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.
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"I'm On My Way Up, Baby!"
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 l...
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30:22
2 THINGS!!!
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 thatDON'T - Argue with REA...
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36:54
FORGIVE and I Forgot the rest...
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 ...
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40:10
When WOKE Got CANCELLED
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, stati...
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51:51
No More MASKS - Metaphorical or Otherwise...
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 ...
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43:05
LIFE Not FAIR? SHUFFLE UP AND DEAL!!!
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...
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37:16
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES...COME ON!!!
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 ...
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34:13
HAPPINESS STARTS When YOU DO!
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 f...
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43:15
WEAK PARENTS Raise WEAK PARENTS
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.&nb...
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48:52
Got PURPOSE?
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 D...
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48:17
What Have You TRIED?
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 "...
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53:00
The CIRCLE
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 ...
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46:08
GOD BLESS The USA!!!
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 so...
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57:49
MOTHER MAY I? NO You May NOT!!!
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 ...
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59:52
FREEDOM!!!
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 title...
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54:13
PRODUCTIVITY - Quick Hits
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 sav...
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51:58
PUBERTY, RAIN, And A GRAVEL Driveway...
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 a...
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54:38
The ABILITY To FOCUS
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...
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57:49
Constructive PARANOIA
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, ...
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42:23
Want Some GOOD NEWS?!?!?
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?...
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52:53
LOYALTY - More Precious Than GOLD
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:<...
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55:50
SURE YOU CAN!!!
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. ...
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