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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
148 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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58:54
GIFTS Were GIVEN To GIVE AWAY!!!
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 ...
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51:28
WIN, LOSE, or NAW
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 bant...
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52:00
OH, The TOXICITY!!!
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...
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SELF CONTROL - BRAKES or GAS?
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 S...
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EMPTY BUCKETS
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 univer...
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55:51
Let's PLAY!!!
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 ...
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WASTED TIME = The ENEMY!!!
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 tim...
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