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Daily Positive Action Plans with Big Dave

Daily Positive Action Plans with Big Dave

By Big Dave

Hello! and welcome back to the podcast!
I read the daily meditation and then a paragraph or two following the meditation. Then, I put my spin on the meditation and how the meditation can help YOU and could possibly help me

This is Big Dave and you go and have a GREAT day!
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Good Times! 12/7/23- Faith & Hope

Daily Positive Action Plans with Big DaveDec 08, 2023

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Good Times! 12/7/23- Faith & Hope

Good Times! 12/7/23- Faith & Hope

Unless you have peace of mind, you are not a free person.
Dec 08, 202305:27
A garden to nurture and protect-12/6/2023

A garden to nurture and protect-12/6/2023

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Were you more at peace when you were 5, 13, 21 or 35? We talk about this and something that happened to me today that speaks directly to this meditation. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!😁
Dec 07, 202307:25
Riddle me this? 12-5-23 -Faith and Hope

Riddle me this? 12-5-23 -Faith and Hope

I typed faith into the search engine and lots of things popped up which I expound on in the meditation. Faith is not by chance but by choice. Truer words never spoken. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Dec 06, 202306:56
It's a question of your honesty- 12/4/23

It's a question of your honesty- 12/4/23

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What a meditation! How honest are you with yourself? What are your limitations? First or was law school. Now it's people. Are you where you want to be or are you kidding yourself? I have to give myself time to get better or pull the plug? So many questions. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Dec 04, 202307:51
Freedom of choice part deux

Freedom of choice part deux

Geddy Lee wrote a book called My Effin' Life and chapter 3 ties into this meditation.
Dec 04, 202306:53
That's faith enough for me, 12/2/23 -faith and hope

That's faith enough for me, 12/2/23 -faith and hope

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The irony of this podcast does not escape me. The foundation of faith and hope is built upon understanding yourself and where you are today. It's okay to be afraid and fearful but know it is temporary. You must first believe or at least hope to believe and move in that direction. Make sure you know what you believe and why. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Dec 02, 202306:48
Setbacks are 1 step forward, 12-1-23

Setbacks are 1 step forward, 12-1-23

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Misfortune doesn't mean failure. Mike Mathers had misfortune in his life growing up and still kept moving forward. Music gives me hope and faith at times as well. Dont lose hope this time if year. Reach out to your friends and reconnect. This is Big Dave and you go and have a good day!
Dec 01, 202307:14
11/9/2023 - Go ahead and make my day -Health and Happiness

11/9/2023 - Go ahead and make my day -Health and Happiness

Shine your pearly whites and be happy on the inside so it shines on the outside. Be happy and eventually your mind will start to believe you.
Nov 10, 202305:42
11/2/23- What triggers you?-Health and Happiness

11/2/23- What triggers you?-Health and Happiness

I am in control of my emotions and my life. When do you decide to disengage from triggering comments and posts. Why do people try to get a reaction from us? Listen to the podcast and let me know your thoughts. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Nov 02, 202305:44
11/1/23- Who's your Winnie the Pooh? -Health and Happiness

11/1/23- Who's your Winnie the Pooh? -Health and Happiness

Keep a positive attitude and your face will show it. Attract those around you by telling your subconscious you are terrific,outstanding and awesome.
This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Nov 01, 202303:56
Adult Wasteland - 10.6.21

Adult Wasteland - 10.6.21

You remember that song by the Who where it's actually called Baba o'reilly but there's A-line that says teenage wasteland? Well imagine now as adults it's called adult wasteland in the sounds of tiktok, YouTube, Instagram! This meditation is about keeping your mind strong by using it on a regular basis and not letting it waste away on social media. Take a listen to the podcast and let me know what are some of your time wasters. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day. 😄😁
Oct 08, 202109:06
Focus on all possibilities, 10.5.21

Focus on all possibilities, 10.5.21

What do VHS, Beta Max, groupon and living social have in common? It is better for you to think about ways of creating a fortune than it is for you to just day dream for the sake of day dreaming. In times of Covid-19 how many companies stepped up and created fortunes? We talk about a few. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great 👍
Oct 08, 202106:26
Make no little plans, 10.4.21

Make no little plans, 10.4.21

Daniel Burnham the turn of the century architect and civic planner who's plan for the 1893 Chicago world's Fair had an enormous influence on contemporary civic design. He was quoted as saying " make no little plans". This episode talks about what the imagination introduced to the world in 1893 and that can help you today. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day! I encourage you to go back to 2018 and listen to the other podcasts leading up to this Podcast.
Oct 04, 202106:26
Crook & Chrome, 10.3.21

Crook & Chrome, 10.3.21

So in today's episode we talk about the imagination of the mind is in itself a workshop of the soul. Meaning even though you have an imagination, you still have to put the time in and the hours to figure out how to make that a reality. Is. Ergo, the imagination is the workshop in your mind. Use the power of your imagination To visualize solutions to a difficult problem iand then put in the time to make that a reality. In this episode I talk about 2 artists that are amazing in their own right. Looking at these guys you would have had no idea they create works of art. Totally worth a listen. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day 😀
Oct 04, 202107:52
Imagination integration 10.2.2021

Imagination integration 10.2.2021

Hey party people. It's one thing to have a great idea. It's always good to have a second great idea. That's 2nd great idea is, "how do I implement my 1st great idea?" In this episode we talked about Piggly Wiggly and the founder of that store and why he was successful. Furthermore we speak about Tesla and why they succeeded where Tucker did not . It's not just so much that you have a great idea but have the imagination to figure out how to implement the idea to be mass produced or to be understood and accepted by the masses. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Oct 02, 202106:18
Create a fortune in 5 seconds

Create a fortune in 5 seconds

Hey party people this is Big Dave. It has been a minute since my last Podcast. I thought it would be a good idea to start this month since the subject of October is "your mind". And this day we are talking about how to build a fortune in 5 seconds. There are 5 techniques per James Webb young . And I talk about that in the Podcast. Also I realized that this book was written way back in the long time ago. However the same principle applies today. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day 😀
Oct 01, 202106:37
Reading for peace of mind, 12/7/20

Reading for peace of mind, 12/7/20

Reading is fundamental. Journaling is the gateway to the soul. Today we talk about both.
Dec 12, 202009:51
A sense of peace, 12/6/2020 - faith and hope

A sense of peace, 12/6/2020 - faith and hope

Two things come to mind during this meditation 🧘‍♀️. How can we continue to have a sense of peace in our hearts with all that is going on around us? How does change affect our peace of mind? Or is it that once we are at inner peace, we can share that peace with others? This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Dec 07, 202004:51
Faith Starts in your heart , 12/5/2020 - faith and hope

Faith Starts in your heart , 12/5/2020 - faith and hope

As we dive deeper into the journey of Faith and hope during the month of December these meditations continue to show the importance of reading them daily. Today we talk about the importance of have faith and love come from your heart and not your head. From the emotion and feelings of your heart. Tony Robbins video of Samantha and Darryl is amazing. You need to watch the whole video to see what I mean. All things are possible through Christ who strengthens me. Love others first.. Put their feelings first- from the heart, not the head. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Dec 06, 202012:18
Honesty creates freedom, December 4, 2020

Honesty creates freedom, December 4, 2020

This meditation is a doozy for December. The theme is faith and hope. It took me 3 attempts to get coherent dialog to stress the importance of this meditation. I share real issues in my life in hopes that it will guide you to self reflect on the meditation. Everyone comes from a different place on this issue. Are you willing to be honest with yourself? And if you are what freedoms does that create for you? This podcast is longer than normal but it is an important topic. This is Big-Dave, you go and have a great day!
Dec 06, 202012:09
Free? December 3, 2020 - faith and hope

Free? December 3, 2020 - faith and hope

Today's Podcast asks the question what does he mean by free? Free to do what? Free to feel what? The meditation says we have freedom of choice. Freedom of choice from what? Will get into that more in the next Podcast. In this Podcast I talk about a band called DEVO and a funny story about my brother and me going to the Devo concert and getting in trouble later. I guess we had freedom of choice there but the consequences were trouble. I dive deep in what I believe is important on this Podcast with a more questions than answers. Can always be helpful everyday.
Dec 06, 202006:45
Reconnect your faith- 12/2/2020 -faith and hope

Reconnect your faith- 12/2/2020 -faith and hope

In today's meditation I share my past experiences and also encourage you to seek out your support group. Fear and doubt will latch on and has the potential to make you lose faith in yourself and in your situation. Don't let it do that! Sometimes we need to seek out a higher power to help us. I know I do. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Dec 03, 202006:26
A charmed life, 12/1/2020 - faith and hope

A charmed life, 12/1/2020 - faith and hope

This being the first day in December, this meditation wants to set the tone for the rest of the month. So, we talk about #hope and #faith as the cornerstone, our bodyguards, that ward of misfortunes. As we dive deeper into this month, you will see how this resonates inside us. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Dec 03, 202003:27
Stay connected, November 30, 2020-health & happiness

Stay connected, November 30, 2020-health & happiness

Today we talk about the importance of staying connected to a positive mental attitude through good health for the mind and body. These last couple of days has been a struggle but we've gotten through it. Let's tackle December 2020 together as well. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day.
Dec 01, 202005:04
The power of the mind, November 29, 2020-health and happiness

The power of the mind, November 29, 2020-health and happiness

Whether you think you can or can't, you're right. The meditation talks about the power of the mind and how to start being positive. That means keeping the negative far away. Focus on the good things in your life. What the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve.
Nov 30, 202003:43
Stay calm with grace, November 28, 2020-health and happiness

Stay calm with grace, November 28, 2020-health and happiness

In this meditation you are encouraged to seek courage from your higher power. Everyday we are faced with things that come out of the blue. We should stay calm, get your mind right daily, have courage with purpose and have a plan when things go sideways. Stress and pressure comes from all sides, inside and outside. Stay positive and 😃 smile and things will get better. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Nov 30, 202004:45
Actively Listen, November 27, 2020-health and happiness

Actively Listen, November 27, 2020-health and happiness

Today's meditation talks about the irony of your choice of building up people or building up walls. It's an emotional episode for me because my actions and words have torn people down and there walls have gone up because of me. I don't want you to make the same mistakes. There are two instances in my spin of the meditation that speak volumes. When your done listening to this podcast, go back to November 2018 and listen to that one as well. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day.
Nov 28, 202006:22
Rock em Sock em robots, November 26, 2020-health and happiness

Rock em Sock em robots, November 26, 2020-health and happiness

Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Today's meditation asks you to relax to help take the tension and pain from your body and your mind. Remember to love those closest to you and hug them tight. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Nov 28, 202004:24
Sound health, November 25, 2020 -health and happiness

Sound health, November 25, 2020 -health and happiness

These meditations reel me in and reminds me what is important. There is a bonus podcast from 2018 that runs parallel to 2020 but spins the podcast even farther out. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I have a special treat.
Nov 26, 202008:41
Short and sweet - November 24, 2020 - health and happiness

Short and sweet - November 24, 2020 - health and happiness

I'm reading from Napolean Hill's action plan. Today the meditation breaks down exactly what we need to eat to nourish ourselves. Short meditation because we've talked about this for a few days now. All in moderation I say.
Nov 25, 202001:44
Act right away, November 23, 2020- health and happiness

Act right away, November 23, 2020- health and happiness

Do something. Good health, in my opinion, starts with a good night's sleep. The meditation suggests we listen to our bodies, mind and soul first and face those issues instead of running to the pharmacy. Let's try and journal this week and see how that goes. If you don't know how to start just write down words that come to mind and start there. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Nov 24, 202004:46
Mind, body and soul- November 22, 2020 - Health and Happiness

Mind, body and soul- November 22, 2020 - Health and Happiness

The meditation challenges us to listen, to really listen to our inner self, our soul to unlock the answers as to why we and what we feed ourselves. Not just food mind you but good things around us. People, places And things. I suggest Journaling as a firm of communication to your mind, body and soul. Understand why we do the things we do. It's never too late. We can always learn something everyday. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day.
Nov 23, 202007:11
An apple 🍎 a day, November 21, 2020- health and happiness

An apple 🍎 a day, November 21, 2020- health and happiness

Processed foods spike your blood sugar and gives you a "brain fog". Eating raw fruits and vegetables sustains your blood sugar levels and gives you the clarity to think straight. I finally picked up raw broccoli 🥦 from the store. I swear I burned 100 calories just cutting it up! Today's meditation 🧘‍♀️ talks about the things we put in our bodies that make us better people. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Nov 22, 202004:50
Who's influencing whom? November 20,2020 - Health and Happiness

Who's influencing whom? November 20,2020 - Health and Happiness

The Canadian band, Rush, had a song called Totem from Test for Echo. Two lines from that song influenced me. "Media Messiah's preying on my fears" and "pop culture prophets playing in my ear". There are two articles I read and want to give them credit. * Frontline fallout series, The Right Fit by Taryn Williams and Glossy Magazine. In this podcast I discuss going beyond what we see and feel. Try to understand you are being influenced to buy a product or an idea through entertainment. Instagram, youtube, tik to and the like have people convincing you to buy ideas and things they may not even believe it. For your health and happiness be diligent. Separate the idea that Kim Kardashian wearing or holding a product or idea is one that you want to hold. You be you boo-boo [Kevin hart]. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Nov 21, 202009:16
Mind over Matter. November 19, 2020 - Health and Happiness 😊

Mind over Matter. November 19, 2020 - Health and Happiness 😊

With this podcast we have officially reminded and rebooted to the current ebb and flow in real time. Today's meditation comes from Napolean Hill's Positive Action Plan. 365 meditations for making EACH day a success. Two stories today from the meditation. Heather's strength to push herself when others told her to stop and by focusing on the positive it made her a stronger person. Second story is how we understand our current situation but move towards health in spite of that. The mind is a wonderful and powerful thing. Let's tap into that which makes us stronger, wiser and will benefit us in the long run. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!!
Nov 20, 202007:36
What's in your... ? April 15 Goalsetting

What's in your... ? April 15 Goalsetting

Many times have you been given an opportunity and decided not to take it because you're in the middle of watching your favorite TV series and I didn't want to take any time away from that? How many times have you been given an opportunity and decided to take it but decided to only do it half way because you thought you had other responsibilities and people bailed on you with a last 2nd? This Podcast is for you go ahead and take a listen and learn what is in big Dave's mind. This is big dave you go and have a great day
Sep 19, 202004:56
Set your goals in concrete, set your plans in sand. April 14 - goal setting

Set your goals in concrete, set your plans in sand. April 14 - goal setting

If you had a choice would you like a precursor to decide your future like in the movie Minority report? Even in that movie things weren't what they seemed, right? Would you rather have freewill to choose your own path? Leave me a message or a comment with your thoughts. If you are learning new things please consider supporting the channel. This is Big Dave and you go and have a GREAT day!
Sep 01, 202006:39
Daydream believer, April 13 - goal-setting

Daydream believer, April 13 - goal-setting

You have the capacity to dream big dreams. This meditation talks about 2 different things in the meditation. The 1st thing is what is holding you back to do things? The 2nd thing is what are you gonna do about it? In this meditation we talk about an example of 2 fishes a predator and prey. The scientist put a glass panel between the 2 fish and the predator chasing after the prey continues to hit the face of the glass over and over again. When the scientists remove the glass panel what do you think happened next? Listen to the Podcast and you will find out. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Aug 28, 202006:05
Back to the Future IV, April 12- goalsetting

Back to the Future IV, April 12- goalsetting

In this episode we touch on riches to rags to riches of several famous people. I was always curious about that because of our propensity for comeback stories. We start off with the main point of past but then jump to the future and then to the present. Not always how we hear it. If we don't learn from our past we are destined to repeat it. But that's not a bad thing, is it? Sometimes rinse and repeat is a necessity. It the future of hitting that bullseye 🎯 with understanding you did it once you can do it again. Revel today that you can get better at anything. Understanding you recognize you are better at some things than other things. You have a GREAT DAY!
Aug 26, 202007:53
Step by step, inch by inch... April 11- goalsetting

Step by step, inch by inch... April 11- goalsetting

They called him Chocolate Thunder! He was the first basketball player to enter the NBA draft from high school in 1975. He had to overcome many obstacles to reach his goals. Check out his Wikipedia. Progress towards an achievement of big goals is often measured in inches! This is Big Dave and you go and have a GREAT day!
Aug 22, 202006:20
Oh, hello Candy 🍬 Crush! April 10 - goalsetting
Aug 20, 202007:40
Time, Talent or Treasure, April 9-goal setting

Time, Talent or Treasure, April 9-goal setting

When you set a goal for yourself and you apply your "sweat equity" you will reach your most ambitious goals. Let's talk about your goals. What do you want to accomplish for the rest of 2020? Share your thoughts in a message and I'll play it in a future podcast. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Aug 19, 202005:55
Build me up buttercup, April 8 - goalsetting

Build me up buttercup, April 8 - goalsetting

In this episode we talk about separating the bad action from the person. We strive as human beings to communicate our pleasure or displeasure of an action or activity. We need to make sure the people we are talking to know it's the action and not them. I tell a story about my son and I at Incredible Universe when he was around 6-7 y/o that ties into the meditation. #love
Aug 19, 202019:17
I wish I may, I wish I might, April,7 -goalsetting

I wish I may, I wish I might, April,7 -goalsetting

Today is August 18,2020 and I'm reading from April 7,goalsetting. Today we are continuing our journey through goalsetting. Short, medium, long term goals. A goal is a wish until your put a date 📅 on it. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day.
Aug 18, 202006:29
A for accomplishments, April 6, 2020 -goalsetting

A for accomplishments, April 6, 2020 -goalsetting

Dear Self, what qualifies you to set up limitations on my life? This podcast talks about your limitations set by you. We talk about my work life and my future.
Aug 07, 202009:18
An Honest Conman, April 5, 2020 -goalsetting

An Honest Conman, April 5, 2020 -goalsetting

Push your luck if it makes you a promise that turns con men honest! Lots to unpack in today's meditation. I've been away (mentally) for a while. Consistency is a con. I am persistent though. I haven't stayed down even though I have fallen down. Back on the 2-5 hour goalsetting plan. Today's meditation talks about conmen in our experience lately and me kidding myself. But am I worthy? A resounding yes! Lots of dust on me but luckily there is an LA Fitness within a block of my place. I am back up in Orlando and working on getting my mind clear and on point. Nobody said it would be easy.
Jun 07, 202008:05
The color of right, April3 &4 -goal setting

The color of right, April3 &4 -goal setting

Double feature plus update on our daily status of the covid pandemic. We are fine. These meditations guide you back to your immediate goals and keeping a to do list and believe in yourself. This is Big Dave and you go and have a great day!
Apr 05, 202008:25
We are programmed to receive, April 2 - goal setting

We are programmed to receive, April 2 - goal setting

5 exercises to program your subconscious mind: [1] meditation [2] Visualization [3] positive affirmation [4] venture out of your comfort zone [5] practice free writing
Apr 02, 202005:04
Believe the impossible, April 1- goal setting

Believe the impossible, April 1- goal setting

This is no joke. This meditation speaks about today's reality and how those out there trying to help us believe in the impossible everyday.
Apr 01, 202004:37
Turn the tide, A new hope March 31 - a winning attitude

Turn the tide, A new hope March 31 - a winning attitude

Here we are March 31st the end of the month. And here we are with Covid-19. A virus that has enveloped our country. What do we do. What do we do? What we do is we look for hope. We look for the good. We look for the good news we look for the things that make a smile, make us laugh, make us smile. What we don't do as we don't feed into the negative. We are compassionate we do listen. We do look for hope in our lives we look for hope in others lives we look for the reason to get up every morning. This Podcast is about a new hope. It is a positive mental adjustment for your daily pleasure. Continued to listen to us stay positive. This is BIG DAVE! You go and have a great day
Mar 31, 202005:17