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Everything’s on my mind, I’m going through such an explorative chapter of my life. It’s so fascinating.

How are you guys? Have you ever gone through a phase where you were super explorative? If so, can you tell a story about it?

Read through, DM if relevant to you.

It’s insane to me the amount of growth I’ve experienced over the last year

I said “experienced” which means it all wasn’t pleasant, it wasn’t sunshine and rainbows, it wasn’t easy, it was one of the hardest years to date.

Tough breakup, leaving my amazing job, two surgeries, getting rid of most of the things I’ve owned and…I wouldn’t change any of it.

I’m not just getting started anymore, there’s some real layers to this flesh, keep adding on more experiences, have more conversations, make remarkable things and share them to the world.

Thank you for your love and support, no matter how little or how much, every single ounce is appreciated.

Here’s to a remarkable summer 🥂

Keep Going.

Much Love, David ❤️

Happy Monday 👊

This POST IS FOR YOU! NETWORKING TIME!

I’ve done these networking posts for years now and they are still my favorite thing to post!

People have met their business partners, videographers, graphic designers, web designers, investors, friendships and even relationships have even started from these posts!

Here’s how it works, comment below with these three things in the comments:

1. Who are you and what do you do?
2. What do you need? Or want to offer?
3. Engage with others in the comments!

Here’s why: I’m 33 since March 17, 1991. Every single second up until the last one, is considered experience. There’s no truer phase than: Just getting started. Because the phase itself means constant progress, despite setback and doubt.“Keep going” is what I know. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.

Message from a couple of years ago, a separate message sent a couple of minutes ago. Keep Going.

Sometimes we forget the basics, when really the basics are all we need.

Sunday Evening Meditatjons, which one hits you the most? and why?

My speech impediment has caused me so much self doubt, until I started embracing my inner child was the second I realized - I’ve only got one shot at this.

What’s something you’re facing internally or externally? Can be for the moment, can be for years, I’d love to hear.

If you believe this write “Keep going” to yourself in your journal, and also drop it in the comments so I know you’re hearing me and working on it.

The pressure of “figuring it out” was intense this week, some lows I’ve never felt before, but then some really incredible things happened because of the work I’ve been doing over the last year.

Friendly reminder: You might not see the pay off right away, be patient, keep poking 😉

My neural pathways been path-wayin’

Hey you 💘

Words to myself.

Hopefully they help you too.

You know being on your own, building your own thing, making it happen for yourself is challenging.

Keep going.

This POST IS FOR YOU! NETWORKING TIME!

I’ve done these networking posts for years now and they are still my favorite thing to post!

People have met their business partners, videographers, graphic designers, web designers, investors, friendships and even relationships have even started from these posts!

Here’s how it works, comment below with these three things in the comments:

1. Who are you and what do you do?
2. What do you need? Or want to offer?
3. Engage with others in the comments!

Been having such a healing trip over this last week in Hawaii.

Wanted to share a few of these thoughts with you ❤️🫶

Which stands out most to you? Let’s chat in the comments

and I were best friends in college and after college, we both made short films together and loved storytelling, we made a few 72 hour film festival films, we made these two short films around themes, our first titled “Drive” and our second “Courage” (I can’t remember the third one)

Thebfilm Courage was the piece of work I sent to to show him what I can do when I asked him to make a free video for him.

The opportunity to make a free video for Gary came from the passion projects Staphon and I made together and a bit of luck and I’ll always refer to this as hard work & serendipity

That first video I made for Gary was called “Clouds and Dirt” and less than 8 months later Staphon was hired to work on with me and then moved through the organization.

He had a long career there and had left just shortly before I left.

He hit me up about a week ago to reconnect, tonight we did.

We both still want to make incredible films.

Excited for the road ahead - sometimes you never know what life has in store for you and this was really special for me.

Just needed to share 🙏

Omg also we wore the same coat!! (Essentially 😂)

2024 is nothing different than 2023, unless you’ve decided it to be

I challenge you to do so day by day, continually.

Challenge the rules you’ve made for yourself, challenge your mindset, challenge your heart, challenge the people you let into your life, challenge the opinions of others, challenge your own opinions, challenge your faith, challenge the little voice inside of you.

Don’t give up.
Have the hard conversations. Do hard things.

Self reflection, causes self direction. Self direction, causes self discipline, self discipline causes self respect. Self respect is of utmost importance.

Which of the above images stands out the most?

Swipe right and let me know if you get the message.

Can’t believe it’s already a week into December. Time is funny. I’m focused on maximizing every day up until Christmas to work on:

🧱 Building my business
✍️ Taking my vision to the paper
🤫 Continually narrowing in on what it is I want to do next
🫶 Spend quality time with friends and loved ones
😃 Smile because I’m so grateful for this period of my life and every moment leading up to it.

What’s thing you’re focused on for the rest of this month?

This life has no limits if you learn to carve your path using optimism, practicality, hard work, effort, intention and learn to focus on self belief.

Go after it today, share one of the above images with someone who needs to hear it.

Words go a long way, effort goes further.

You humans are awesome 🫶

This post is for you!

Back with another networking post! but this time I wanted to announce in partnership with my friend .

StoryHouse will be a private, vetted community for the top 1% of creators.

There’s clearly a need for other creatives to connect and collaborate.

I’m constantly being asked “Do you know any video creators? Graphic designers? Musicians? Blog writers?”

And I dooooo!!! Because that’s all of you! but it’s hard to source the best in an efficient way.

StoryHouse will be hosted on Discord! We’ve just opened up the application process and the link to that is in our bio!

This is what we’re thinking StoryHouse is going to be about:

- Dedicated feedback channels and discussions around every creator niche.
- Vetted network for hiring & career opportunities.
- AMA and keynotes with Jesse, DRock and top creators.
- Exclusive member opportunities and events (2024).

Would love to hear your number 1 need as a creator or as someone who hires creatives as we approach 2024!

Please leave your thoughts in the comments

Again, always trying to find a way to continually provide value. Hoping this helps 🫶

Posted this ✌️ years ago!

What I’m ultimately trying to do is tell incredible stories.

I love storytelling.

These past few months have been such a blessing because I’ve had time to sit and reflect (or in my case walk and reflect) on what I find to be important.

Been meeting some incredible humans, companies and organizations who are truly making a difference as well as “doing their thing”

The biggest challenge I face is this question: will this distract me from the thing I truly want to do?

Ever face this challenge?

What’s holding you back?

What are you scared of?

Greatness is on the other side of discipline, everything you want is achievable.

I’m so grateful I have this desire to try.

I wanna hear your thoughts on this topic.

Appreciate the love and attention you all give.

The emotions and feelings are high with everything that’s going on in the world. Sending love to humans, may you find peace, may you find compassion, and may we show support to those who need us.

🤍

If we don’t share where we’re at then what’s the point.

Would love to hear some outside perspectives. Thank you 🙏

I’ve limited myself often because of where I started

I’ve always had a positive mindset but the closest to me know (as of now) I’m deeply flawed and not the “best person” of myself often. More often than I’d like to admit.

A lot of my loved ones have felt some form of negative energy and harshness from me. I’ve yelled, screamed, name called, been down right derogatory to people I love and care about.

The last 5 months I’ve been searching for the source of this anger and pain and where it originated from.

The first time I was put into Public School, I was made fun of and my Mom decided to homeschool me. I had lots of surgeries which hindered any kind of normal education and my parents wanted a closer touch on my life.

Which I have always understood and am appreciative of.

For most of my life I’ve held onto the moments where I’ve been made fun of, and or ignored because of how I spoke, or how I looked. I WAS once that little boy who did get made fun of and I WAS not the most clear speaking, I didn’t have much, I didn’t have girls interested in me, and I lived inside my head a lot.

I’ve always wanted to protect and keep that little guy safe. I’ve always told him, no matter what I’ll protect you.

I’ve been wrong. I’m not the boy who got made fun of and I’ve outgrown that part of my life. I’ve held onto being that insecure boy for so long.

Inner child work - Talking to the younger David has been liberating. That child and I have lots of similarities because he’s where I came from, he’s who I’ve been, but that inner child doesn’t define who I am now as an adult. I’ve allowed that part of my life to dictate me for far too long.

If you wanna talk just message me, I’ll do my best.

Life’s fragile, I wanna be more open than ever.

Thanks for reading 🫶

Love and appreciate you more than words can describe Papa () brother from another mother.

Your guidance, your patience, your presence are always appreciated.

Even if you’re an enabler to our late night shenanigans! Cheers Papa 🍻 to many more!

Resistance is always there whenever you’re trying to grow.

Hopefully these 8 thoughts will help you like they are me - 8 thoughts at 8pm funny timing.

Moments in life. They come. They go. Flickers.

Thanks for the snaps