Dr. David Dyson Author

David serves professionally through Life Leaders Institute, Compassion Ranch animal sanctuary. and as an author and coach. He hosts students, clients, and groups for seminars, workshops, and da retreats. He is author or co-author of books: Professionalism Under Stress, Patriotism in Action, and Suggestions for Successful Living--as well as planbooks: 7 Steps to Set Achievable Resolutions, Plan for College and Life, Assess and Develop Attitude and Ability, Earn and Delegate Empowerment, Veterans Making Comebacks.... His education and training includes the Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration at Vanderbilt University, Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University, College Management Program at Carnegie-Mellon University, Masters in Management at Birmingham-Southern College, and Bachelors in Business at Auburn University, plus over 200 seminars with Life Leaders.

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Keep Your Mind and Spirit Inspired for Life

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis

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Start Now Dreaming and Doing

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Arthur Ashe, Professional Tennis Player

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Babe Ruth on Courage

“Don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back.” Babe Ruth

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Enjoy Freedom that comes with Courage

Many of us hold back, sometimes unconsciously, on pursuing our callings and dreams–because of fear. We sometimes dwell on possible negative results like failure or embarrassment. Coaching clients and seminar students often say they stay in their “comfort zones” too much because of “what people might think” if they tried something special. Consider the people […]

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Plans for School and Life

Help students write Plans for School and Life to boost attitude, attendance, and achievement. Over 90% of adults I ask wish they had received this instruction and coaching in school and virtually all wish schools and colleges would help their children learn and accomplish development of a plan to inspire and guide them.

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A Touch of Gray by Lou Vickery

You can find several powerful lessons in A Touch of Gray by Lou Vickery (Amazon). The main one is the story of relationships built on who you are instead of societal barriers. Another lesson inspired me based on the author’s story on what got him inspired to finish the book. “Coach Lou” as I call him (a […]

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Courage To Dream

Many of us hold back, sometimes unconsciously, on pursuing dreams—because of fear.  We sometimes dwell on possible negative results like failure or embarrassment.  Coaching clients and seminar students often say that they stay in their “comfort zones” too much because of “what people might think” if they tried something special. Consider the people you admire most—they […]

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Best-Self Strategy

Parents, teachers, mentors–this can be a resource for your influence on students/loved ones Consider these two sets of best practices for your best-self strategy, which summarizes how you do your best and can be used to coach others who ask about how to do their best (“Mom/Dad/Teacher, you keep telling me to do my best; […]

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Best-Self Affirmation

Be your best-self and be happy.

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Jeopardy TV: Father of Veterans Day

Two organizations known for vetting before they honor someone or use in a broadcast–the Reagan White House and the Jeopardy Television program, both, call Raymond Weeks of Birmingham the “Father of Veterans Day.” You can see the clip (1 minute) and/or or pass to a teacher or journalist: To see more: Tribute to the Founder […]

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