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“Play the hand you’re dealt, not the one you planned on”
You can’t always determine how the cards are dealt to you – but you sure can have a big effect on how you play the hand. Sometimes we’re dealt a hand that looks impossible to play, but then again, it could be a royal flush. It’s all a matter of perspective.
In this entertaining keynote, David shares an inspirational and humorous message allowing the audience to reframe difficulties to accomplish things with greater purpose. He clarifies what it really means to rejoice in your struggles as it relates to growth and opportunity.
“Play the hand you’re dealt, not the one you planned on” is about resilience – a powerful and transformative perspective that enables others to face challenges confidently. Through a blend of humorous and personal storytelling and insightful analysis, audience members can reframe challenges and embrace change.
Takeaways:
- Challenging conventional wisdom on growth
- Making sure your glass is never half empty
- Community makes the world go round
- People don’t care what you do, they care why you do it
- The biggest advantage you can have is not knowing anything
- Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth
- Big opportunities come from a faint whisper
- Don’t waste time thinking about what should have been
Some interesting facts about David:
David was born above the Mason-Dixon line, lives with three redheaded females and is constantly outnumbered. He spent the better part of a decade as a professional baseball umpire. He has a background in finance and is self taught on how to tie ribbons on more pie boxes faster than anyone in the whole wide world.
Speaking Engagements
Whether an association, corporation, faith-based group, or a school/college/university, this message will instill a sense of hope, empowerment and guidance to play the difficult hands that we are all dealt in life. I welcome any opportunity to have a discussion about how I can help!
Testimonials
A small ad in Sporting News magazine read at the legendary Barnett’s News Stand in Athens, GA (seeking MLB umpires) led to a life journey including stops in Florida, Oregon, the mid Atlantic as an umpire (aka “blue”). After a chance encounter with a baseball fan with special needs on the field, David describes his adult life journey as a professional baseball umpire to becoming a father of a child with a disability and building a successful business career, including a business named after his daughter. An incredible story of faith, life's curve balls and hard work told with humor and a human side that is sure to entertain. A Grand Slam story.
C. Hoke, Atlanta
David has been a speaker in our Sunday School class on many occasions, and we always enjoy his meaningful topics. He has such a selfless manner about himself and uses his life experiences to iterate many of his points. David has a wonderful and unique sense of humor that makes his presentations especially enjoyable. When David speaks to our class, we know we will always come away with a thought-provoking message and a smile on our face.
C. Frazier, Atlanta
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