
Blog posts and short stories
Each of my writings are inspired from my experiences at home, at work and through the lives of others who have shaped my life.
- How to focus on character – 2 practical tipsIn my last blog post I wrote about the importance of character in light of my team’s recent achievements. You can read more here but as I recognize the impact of character the truth is that it often gets overlooked. Even in complex environments where technical skills are a must it is character that trulyContinue reading “How to focus on character – 2 practical tips”
- Why character is more important than skillsI am writing this post on the heels of an amazing achievement from my team. After years of building a business plan and developing a new solution we have finally released our first iteration out to customers. This technically heavy endeavor has been another amazing blessing in my career journey. Especially because of its highlyContinue reading “Why character is more important than skills”
- Courage in the workplace – 3 ways it can help you in 2023Every year I pick a word that will become a theme for my growth. My word for 2023 is courage and the meaning of this character trait runs deep into how I believe God has been molding me (you can read more here). This transformation is especially true in my leadership skills and the wayContinue reading “Courage in the workplace – 3 ways it can help you in 2023”
These are the categories I write about…

#Athome
Thoughts around marriage and parenting.

#Atwork
Writings about work and career.

#Incommunity
Experiences of living in community.

#Leadership
Observations about the power of leadership, and how I’m learning along the way.

#Myjourney
Writings about my life journey, and how my faith has made it into an adventure.

#Stories
Short stories that reflect moments of nostalgia in my life.
You don’t need a plan; you just need to be present.
bob goff
My goal for this site and the messages I share is to call out the opportunity to take action and make a difference.
I hope you find encouragement with each post.
About me
Hi, my name is David (pronounced Daveed) and I’m a half-Portuguese, half-American guy living a life intertwined between the personal and the professional. I’m basically vulnerable about the good, the bad and the ugly as I share about the role of a husband, father and professional. I’m a communicator at heart and enjoy each opportunity to learn and share from my own experiences.