Building a Better Dave

I tell the story of buying a dress for my Mother's 59th birthday. Little did I know that she would be wearing it to her funeral.

Now you may wonder why I would share such a personal tale. Because there are plenty of you who have Mothers and ignore them on Mother's Day. You're too busy to put any real time into a gift, a special thought, or card. Maybe you throw her a gift card. I'm telling you that while you have the chance to do more than buy her flowers - DO IT. You'll be glad you did.

For there to be a shadow there must first be a light... - The Mom

Mother's day is May 13th in the US.

Music from the Podsafe Music Network "Mother" from Kevin Reeves

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Dave answers some email from Slau, and talks about Women being from Venus and the Genius of John Gray. Actually, it's a good book. A big surprise Dave couldn't find something.

John Gray has penned these classics:

What Your Mother Couldn't Tell You and Your Father Didn't Know (Hardcover)

How to Get What You Want and Want What You Have

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex

Mars and Venus Together Forever: A Practical Guide to Creating Lasting Intimacy

Children Are from Heaven: Positive Parenting Skills for Raising Cooperative, Confident, and Compassionate Children

Mars and Venus Starting Over: A Practical Guide for Finding Love Again After a Painful Breakup, Divorce, or the Loss of a Loved One

Men, Women and Relationships: Making Peace with the Opposite Sex

Mars and Venus on a Date

TONY ROBBINS Awaken the Giant Within

Giant Steps

Steven Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness

Music from Superbeing off the Podsafe Music Network "Bright Idea"Buy the single Buy the Album

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I talk about the courage to do the right thing, and the stamina to work through your problems. If you can work through your problems you come out stronger on the other side of them (if you truly work through them and not just push them under the rug).

Music "The Weight of Words" by Slau of www.slau.net courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com

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I talk about a lesson he learned this weekend when "The Nurse" seem upset about something that was "no big deal" to me.

I also comment on a wedding went to where it was wedding #4 for the Bride. God bless her for having the nerve to get back on the horse. Again

and again....

and again.

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"Splitsville" brings us the song "Forever" buy the CD at CDBaby.com

Today I discuss the day at his elementary school when all the boys decided to race to determine who was the fastest.... and the slowest.

I also talk about some of the lessons of backyard football apply in real life.

I found a great tune, and I have to play it for you. The artist's name is Albert Cummings. I love this song. It's called Follow Your Soul from the Album True to Yourself.

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Dave takes some time to realize how much time we can waste asking "What if?" Don't get lost in "What-ifville." He also talks about some of the comforting words of wisdom his father shared with him growing up.

Music: "What if World" Steve McDaniel from the Podsafe Music Network

Dave talks about "Silent Convulsions" (those time when you're not supposed to laugh - but can't help it). His love of "Literature", his winter coat with 8 million pockets, and the sound of Ozzy Singing Backwards

Dave talks about a recent trip to Toys R Us, and he's noticed that while you're not allowed to judge anyone, everyone seems to be pretty judgemental about Christians....

Music by WII F-in-A, I Love Jesus!

Dave talks about Carpe Diem (and doing everything) vs Doing Nothing Well. Prioritizing, and having a Superman complex. Call in your comments 888-563-3228 .

Music "New Day" by Nate McDonough from the Podsafe Music Network