“Take the Lead”

        Sometimes we have to stretch outside our comfort zone in order to become better, as people.  “Take the Lead” our local “Dancing with the Stars” event to raise money for the homeless made me stretch a bit more than I anticipated!

 

 

Yes, that’s dancing, not running! I was asked to participate in the Annual Winston-Salem version of “Dancing with the Stars.”  I was offered a professional dancer as a partner, but opted for my lovely bride Cindy who was an accomplished ballet dancer in her day. Shortly after it was announced that we were the first ever husband- wife couple, a couple of others did the same.

Now, let me let you in on a secret . . . I can’t dance!   However, I couldn’t resist this great cause.  However, I had to stretch, humble, and expose myself in my dancing debut.  The “pain” was mental and physical, which I found became a new opportunity and avenue for personal growth.  When we step, or in this case dance,  outside our comfort zones we learn more about ourselves.  And in giving we often receive more than we realize in return.

For the dance we took on the roles of Clark Kent and Lois Lane doing a tango in front of a phone booth facade. The number ended in a twist, as Cindy turned into Superwoman and I, as Ironman, carried her on my shoulder as if she was flying.

The Bethesda Center for the Homeless does a terrific job in caring for our community’s most desperate and vulnerable individuals.   They do more than just feed the homeless, they move homeless people into housing, while providing supportive services that result in independent living.   What you may not know is that many of these people are just like us, and then  find themselves in a sudden transition or emergency.

When we stretch ourselves in to new areas we also grow.  New challenges and opportunities give us the chgance to improve as individuals.  When combined with service to others there is an added joy of service that enhances our overall satisfaction and fulfillment.

We appreciate the encouragement and support Cindy and I received  in our public dancing debut.  In total the event raised more than $220,000.00.  From the bottom of our hearts to the tips of my twinkle toes, thank you.

Take the lead,

David

Ironman Dances for the Homeless

Yes, that’s dancing, not running!  I was asked to participate in the  Annual  Winston-Salem version of “Dancing with the Stars”,“Take the Lead” to benefit the homeless.  I was offered a professional dancer as a partner, but opted for my lovely bride Cindy who was an accomplished ballet dancer in her day.  Shortly after it was announced that we were the first ever husband- wife couple, a couple of others did the same.

David Daggett Can’t Dance  Video        VOTE NOW! VOTE OFTEN!

Now, let me let you in on a secret . . . I can’t dance!   However, I couldn’t resist this great cause.  The Bethesda Center for the Homeless does a terrific job!  Bethesda is a  leader in caring for the community’s most desperate homeless individuals, it’s the only day shelter in the community and the only emergency night shelter that serves men and women.  They do more than just feed the homeless, they move homeless people into housing, while providing supportive services that result in independent living.

So, you’ve not seen us out dancing before – so this will be a first! We promise to put our best feet forward in support of the important and admirable work of the Bethesda Center.   The event will be Thursday April 25, and livestream will be available.  We need your help!    Vote Here!

It easy to help us. $10 is the cost to shelter and care for one homeless man or woman for one night. Each vote is $10, or 10 for $100, or 50 for $500 etc. All the votes are tax deductible and go to the unbelievably vital organization serving hundreds of our community’s most vulnerable citizens.

PLEASE help by voting early and voting often at Vote Here!   PLEASE Forward the link to any and all who would enjoy watching us dance our hearts out for the homeless.

You may also cast votes by phone or by mail. Please be sure to say your votes are for Team Daggett!

David Daggett Can’t Dance  Video        VOTE NOW! VOTE OFTEN!

I will dance,

David

1. INTERNET- www.taketheleadws.com
2. PHONE- (336)722-9951 ext 414
3. MAIL- Take the Lead ATTN: Sowmya
Bethesda Center for the Homeless
930 N. Patterson Ave.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

I Think I Can

“I think I can, I think I can – toot toot, I think I can, I think I can . . . ” the first graders chanted with me as I read The Little Engine That Could to their class.  At the end of the story the kids volunteered that the story meant “you can do anything you want to do” and “never give up.”

The story conveyed to the first graders the power of optimism and having a positive attitude.  These qualities may be the most important traits for having a happy and successful life.

Optimism makes us physically and mentally healthier and happier.  It gives us peace of mind, and leads to ongoing satisfaction and fulfillment.

Positive attitudes are contagious.  It makes those around us better and happier.  People with positive attitudes have more friends, and all studies on lifetime fulfillment show us that the number of friends we have are more important that the number of dollars in our bank accounts.

We become more successful with our positive attitudes.  Perhaps our greatest limiter is self–limitation.  Optimism lessens that limitation.  The great six–time Ironman winner Dave Scott once told me that when times get really tough during a race he just repeats to himself “yes, yes, yes!” and it makes him faster and stronger.

Optimists have a sense of perseverance.  Further, optimism gives us tenacity and resiliency that makes us always more likely to do better, and accomplish more.

Just like The Little Engine That Could, and those first graders, you can do anything you want to do and be anything you want to be as long as you think you can (toot, toot) and are willing to work hard enough to do it!

I think I can,

David

Write Your Story

“Once upon a time …”  What’s your life story?  Have you written it yet?  Earl Nightingale says “We become what we think about.”  Our life is like a story.  If we write a story about our lives that we believe, then that is what we become.

“The Phantom Tollbooth”

Watching our daughter in a leading role in the school play, “The Phantom Tollbooth” reminded me of the power of stories.  Put pictures in your story.  Can you see it? Write it the way you want it to happen and your fairy tales can come true!

All great athletes know that part of success is visualizing it in advance.  In other words, they write their story before it happens.  It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.  If you have not written your story, start it now.  We all like and remember stories.  Stories help us to have a constant reminder and to visualize successful outcomes.

In Ironman racing, we need to see the successful finish before we start.  We feel the water, the wind on bike, and our legs gliding on the run.  Create the story of your race day.  Run that story through your mind through the daily training.   It makes it easier, and it makes it come true.

Llife is a journey and the beauty of that is we get the opportunity to write a chapter every day.  First thing in the morning try visualizing the story of your day and then making it come true.   Of course, all stories have conclusions.  How do you want your story to conclude?  What major themes of your story will be remembered?  Write it, and then make it happen!

We are all writing the stories of our lives.  Remember, you can write whatever story you want. Then, after you write your story, see it, believe it, and do it!

Nobility

Do we act nobly?  No, I’m not talking about being from a privileged class.  Nobility also means being or acting morally or spiritually good.  Perhaps nobility should be part of our fundamental building blocks for 2013.

Nobility

Nobility seems to be a lost concept in businesses in our society.  As athletes, business leaders, church members, and in our families I believe we have an obligation to reinstill qualities of nobility in our communities.  Nobility is an expression of our character.  It means acting with basic decency and respect.

We should require our political, civic, and community leaders to model dignity for our young people and upcoming generations.  Only through modeling these qualities can we preserve the values that we at least espouse to endear.  Actions speak louder than words, and it seems we are deeply in need of positive action from our leaders.

Individually, we can make it part of our daily routines to find joy in supporting and encouraging the successes of others.  From Dale Carnegie to Norman Vincent Peel to Steven Covey, and all the great writers and lecturers on becoming a success have a consistent message – when we help others succeed, we succeed even more.  Further, it reflects and perpetuates nobility on an individual basis.

Most of all, we need to make a conscious effort to lead by example.  That is why it is so important and necessary for our leaders to start modeling noble qualities.  As the old saying goes, there are three ways to teach and lead young people – “by example, by example, and by example!”

It all starts with us.  Our character, individually and collectively must lead and exceed of success.  Then, our successes make the world a better place – one person, one business, one church, one athlete at a time.  Let’s be noble!

Joining the noble,

David

Let It Shine

How are you going to shine in 2013?  Do you have a plan?  The beginning of the year is always a time to take inventory.  We learn from the past, and look optimistically to the future.  So, what do we have to do to make sure we shine this year?

Daybreak 2013 – Let It Shine!

At the beginning of the year it is a common tradition for many people to have New Year resolutions.  During this time at the beginning of the year we have an annual brief period of time where we make promises to change our behavior.  Many times, these are highly aspirational, and sound really good.  Unfortunately, that usually doesn’t work and those resolutions quickly fall to the wayside.

Perhaps one of the most powerful resolutions we can make is really not all that complicated.  What if we make a conscious pledge and conscious effort to continue doing the basics first.  These are the simple, fundamental principles or building blocks that always progressively improve our efforts and allow incremental successes.

It is interesting that in the struggle for continuing success we often forget the little things that added up to our past successes.  Continuing to do those little things that got us to where we are to start out with, is a big step toward achieving future successes.  Many times we do not need to add anything new on top of what we are already doing.  Rather it means we continue to emphasize the basics that have gotten us to where we are.

We have discussed a number of times the principle that consistency over an extended period of time always wins.  People and organizations that consistently execute on the basic fundamental principles generally come out ahead.  This happens with our families, our businesses, spiritually, and of course athletically.  Many times it is not fancy or glamorous or even the most exciting.  However, continuing to focus on the basic fundamentals ensures our continual progress on the road to personal fulfillment and satisfaction.

So, as the weeks go by, and the crowds at the gym thin out, and everybody falls back into their normal routines, remember to keep emphasizing and building upon the timeless fundamentals that always lead to future successes.  By focusing on the fundamentals we are sure to shine this year.

Shining in 2013,

David

The Best Moments

          “It was one of the best moments of my life,” explained our 13-year-old daughter.  For a school project she collected books for kindergarteners at an underprivileged school.  The eighth grade students delivered the books and then read to the children.  “It was a wonderful experience.  The thank yous and hugs from the children were priceless,” the teenager reflected.

The Best Moments!

Part of developing a fullness of satisfaction and fulfillment in life is understanding that the best moments are when we help other people.  In You Never Know we discussed how positive actions can have an effect on other people, even if you don’t know the connection you are making.  And, when other peopleObserve It In Us they are more likely to pass it along to others.  It is and becomes Monkey See Monkey Do and allows us to Have a Happy Heart.

There was a recent thread on a popular triathlon Internet forum asking why people volunteer for races.  Perhaps they still have not found life’s True Meaning and are still searching for that ever elusiveness key to happiness.  When we learn that our Character Must Exceed Success we can really experience the best moments!

In Dale Carnage’s book How to Win Friends and Influence People, the underlying theme of the whole book is that when you turn your focus to others, instead of yourself, you end up reaching higher levels of success.  He goes on to further explain that it is impossible to be depressed when you are helping other people.  Become part of aHelp Squad and you will reap rewards beyond your expectations.

The Holiday season is a perfect time to begin experiencing the “Best Moments.”  The eight graders experienced that it is better to give than to receive.  Hopefully this is the beginning of a life-long call to action in a world that is in dire need of positive action and influence.

In recapping her best moments, our teenaged daughter concluded that “seeing all the gracious young children looking up at me and smiling just made my day.  That experience changed my life for the better.”

Making the best moments,

David

Not Finished Yet

       “I’m not finished yet,” their voices rang out almost in stereo after the finish of the Turkey Strut 5K race Thanksgiving morning.  Of the hundreds of runners gathered after the finish two with big smiles engaged the little audience around them.

Not Finished Yet!

They were being congratulated on their accomplishments.  Lizzie had her medal with her from her recent Half Ironman finish, and Dad was the only racer in the 80-and-over category.  Recall that over the past several years Lizzie began getting in shape, did a few local races, lost 110 pounds, and is now a Half Ironman finisher.  Dad, as a longtime self-described “jogger” who had done a couple of 10Ks back in the seventies, decided to gear up his racing again in the 80-and-over category.

Post-race gatherings are always interesting.  Competitors are relishing in their achievement, and enjoying the company of other likeminded people.  On this day, it was impressive to see the large gathering of people who wanted to begin their Thanksgiving holiday in a way that supports a healthy, fitness lifestyle for themselves and their families.

As the congratulations were dished out to Lizzie and Dad, one of the runners gathering had a tone of finality in his voice.  That’s when Lizzie and Dad rang out, almost in unison, “I’m not finished yet!”

It is an interesting psychological development for runners, racers, and competitors that the finish line does not represent finality; rather, it represents an ongoing continuation.  That continuation includes the benefits of health and fitness, friendly competition, and an optimistic attitude toward the future.

The same is true in all aspects of our lives.  We often look at events, accomplishments, and even milestones as conclusory when in reality they are merely a continuation of ourselves.  All of life, like running and racing, is a continual progression on the road to satisfaction and fulfillment.

I still smile with memories of Lizzie and Dad at the post-race gathering, and keep in mind their ongoing lesson “I’m not finished yet!”

Not finished,

David

You Can’t Buy It

       Our family had been sitting by and watching the computer most of the day.  We were excited when Lizzie beat the swim cutoff time.  Then, after much anxiety in our house we were excited when she finished the bike leg.  Finally, we were jumping up and down with tears in our eyes when she crossed the finish line!

Finishers’ T-Shirt – You Can’t Buy It!

A few minutes later, the phone rang.  It was Lizzie!  She was calling us from the finish line.  We hugged through thge phone, if that is possible.  The excitement in her voice was palpable as she relished in her accomplishment.

She started a number of years ago as a local race volunteer.  Then, she decided to start running and to get herself into shape.  After that came a few short triathlons at races in which she had previously volunteered.  And now, 110 pounds lighter she has finished her first half Ironman . . . and, she is just getting started!

You can’t buy it.  No one can give it to you.  It can’t be passed down through the family.  And, no one else can do it for you.  That’s why the finish line is such an exclusive and cherished possession.

It doesn’t matter if it’s your first 5 K, or if you are a multi-time Ironman finisher.  The finish line is always the goal and there is always the renewed sense of achievement.  It starts with the  goal of achieving something that you really weren’t sure that you could achieve.   It ends with the satisfaction of knowing you did it.

Likewise, the same applies for the most desired of all human possessions – your own self esteem.  And, just like the finish line, you can only get it one way.  You have to do it yourself, and you have to earn it.  We all have struggles and obstacles in our life.  The ironic good news is that the greater the challenge that we overcome, the greater the benefit to our personal self makeup.

Lizzie showed us all an ongoing lesson in life.  Anything is possible!  Chase your dreams, and always finish!

You can’t buy it,

David

Decency And Respect

        Are you tired of the bickering and blame game?  It seems that this political season has hit a new low.  Everyone I ask is tired of the nonsense and shenanigans.  Don’t you just wish they would be honest?

Decency And Respect

Perhaps in some ways our current political environment is a reflection on all of us.  Relationships seem to have become transactional instead of interpersonal.  Many times we operate and communicate through technology which gives us an altered presence.  Isn’t it interesting how much courage some people have when they are anonymous.

This sort of behavior has infiltrated many aspects of our lives.  Triathlon message forums are full of it.  People talk about people who they don’t even know on subjects they know nothing about. Yet, even there people  engage in unfair innuendo, anecdotes, finger pointing, and many times just plain untruths.  Unfortunately, behavior that folks engage in while anonymous seems to have transcended and become commonplace in our everyday lives.

We all have to be careful with electronic communication.  When communicating electronically we lose the nuances of expression, emotion, and non-verbal relationship building communication.  We should use technology to assist with our relationships rather than interfere with them.  However, this takes conscious effort and work.

In speaking with young people about their futures and careers I indicate that I believe that one of the most valuable tools they can develop is the ability to build relationships and interact in person with broad spectrums of people.

It appears that we would all like to build decency and respect back into our society.  Hopefully this political season has hit bottom and we will all work together to a future with greater civility for all of us.

With respect,

David

On Your Mark

      Have you started yet? What are you waiting for? There is one common denominator in all goals and successes – at some point you have to get started.

On Your Mark!

       The hardest part of any goal or achievement is simply getting started. Once you actually get going momentum helps you and you stay motivated to continue toward the finish line. As an of friend reminds me frequently, “Planning is great, but at some point you have to toe the line.” As in, you have to put your toe on the starting line and go!

       Stage fright can be a very scary and inhibiting emotion for many people. Athletes tend to experience pre-event anxiety in various degrees. However, once they get going it is always better. So, you have to development a technique to get over this emotion so that it doesn’t prevent you from getting started.

       Pre-race, pre-speech, pre-court, and pre-performance I can tend to be a basket case. Accordingly, I have developed four steps that are very simple techniques get me going, and I do them every time as my “warm-up.” These can be done anywhere, and in any forum. I know they sound overly simple, but try them.

       First, take some slow deep meditating breaths concentrating on slowing my heart rate down. Next, find a friendly face and exchange smiles. You would believe how comforting this is and how good it makes you feel. If you have too much adrenaline, try lightly biting the tip of your tongue, or pinching the side of your leg, and feel the over-anxiety drain off just a bit. It really works!

      Lastly, a quick simple prayer always helps. This is usually silent, but occasionally out loud, “Give me strength and courage to be who I am meant to be on this day.” Or simply, “Lift me Lord.” Interestingly, I have done this softly at an Ironman start line, and then always hear a soft chorus of Amens. It makes everyone else’s day better too!

       So, what are you waiting for? It is time to get started.  Your next achievement is waiting!  On your mark – and, you’re off!

On Your Mark,

David

 Deep Meaning of Encouragement

       We all need encouragement and support. One of the laws of nature that I have discovered is that the more you give, the more you get in return. I have once again seen a good example of this over the past couple of weeks.

Richard Bernstein – blind Ironman Finisher

       Richard Bernstein is a blind lawyer who is also a triathlete, Ironman finisher, and multi-time marathon finisher. Amazing accomplishments for anyone, and even more impressive for a blind person. But, it doesn’t stop there – in his work as a lawyer he often helps others who are disabled or handicapped. He has turned his disability into his advantage and a way to help others.

        Several weeks ago, Ricky, as his Dad and I call him, was severely injured when he was hit by a bicyclist while walking in Central Park in New York. He was really banged up in general and has significant mouth and facial injuries. His hip is severely fractured and that is now the most problematic for a previously independent blind person. They are estimating that he will be in the hospital around 4 weeks.

        The family expressed concern regarding Ricky’s emotions during this period of time and ongoing recovery saying “you know how you all are when you can’t get out and go!” They are worried that he will need a lot of encouragement. Yes we know! So, we put out a call for support to the athletic community. The response has been overwhelming!

         The outpouring of support and encouragement from the athletic community is beyond what I expected. Athletes from around the world have sent cards, notes, and care package to help Ricky in his recovery. This has including a number of professionals including former Olympian and a top Ironman athlete Dirk Bockel of Luxemburg. The folks at Ironman headquarters even sent a swag package to support Ricky.

          It is touching and reassuring to see encouragement and support in action when it is needed. We all need it from time to time, and usually on an ongoing basis. The best way to get it is to give it – the returns are plentiful! 

Always encouraged,

David

Limitations Can Launch Us

      What are our limitations? How do we handle them? When life gives us a set back, what do we do? Watching Oscar Pistorius a.k.a. the “Blade Runner “in the Olympics gave us an example as to handle how to handle our limitations.

Limitations Can Launch Us

       Pistorius gave us a lesson to remember. Due to a birth defect Pistorius had both of his legs amputated when he was an infant. However, his focus was never on what he was unable to do but rather on what he was capable of doing. He moved beyond his limitations. Perhaps his limitations became his motivation.

       After many years of hard work and dedicated training, Pistorius finally made the Olympic team for his country of south Africa. The world watched in amazement as he ran the 400 meters and the 4 x 400 team relay. Always with a beaming smile and a positive attitude Pistorius showed a how to achieve despite perceived limitations.

        We all have weaknesses and fears. We all have our own “handicaps” and limitations. The question isn’t whether we have them; rather, the question is how are we going to handle them. As long as we optimistically look forward, set our goals high, and are willing to work hard, we can turn any limitation into success. Perhaps our limitations can even launch our success.

      Don’t ever give up on your dreams. Whatever our limitations are, let’s face them and use them to launch us to successes beyond our self-imposed boundaries. Many thanks for two Oscar Pistorius for being a shining example that anything is possible..

Without limitations,

David

Faith, Focus, Finish!

       Wow! The Olympic Games were spectacular – and we are always left with great memories, as well as some life lessons. It seems everyone is still and talking about the events. Perhaps we all “participate” in our own way. And, there are metaphoric lessons for all of us.

       Did you watch or read about the men’s 4 x 400 meter relay on the track? How do we respond when the chips are down? Do we keep going or do simply give in. Manteo Mitchell gave us something to remember.

       As a side note, it also struck me as interesting that Manteo Mitchell is from North Carolina where Manteo is a town at the furthest point East, and Mt. Mitchell is the highest point on the East of the Mississippi. Perhaps his name was prophetic to the occasion.

       To set the stage, Mitchell was running the lead off leg of a qualifying heat of the relay and was 200 meters into his leg. The team needed a strong leg from Mitchell to advance to the medal round. Their team had already been weakened by injuries.

       Then, he heard something pop in his leg. He continued running and gave his team a good first leg. He later learned that he had snapped the fibula in his left leg. He still gave it his all which allowed his team to tie the fastest ever qualifying leg. The team, with his replacement, went on the win the silver medal in the finals.

       How did he do it? He kept repeating to himself “Faith, Focus, Finish . . . Faith, Focus, Finish.” Those words struck me. Repeat each of them individually out loud to yourself. They are powerful, and provide a great lesson for persevering in unforeseen circumstances. “I just wanted to finish and do what I was called in to do.”

        What are we called to do? Do we have a purpose greater than ourselves? When times get tough, where do we turn. The next time I’m in a predicament I’m going to try “Faith, Focus, Finish.”

       Mitchell was there on crutches with a cast/boot to cheer his team on in finals. The lessons also include teamwork. None of us can do it alone, and the others need us to do our part. Don’t we all need the support of others?

       Please stay tuned. We’ll review more lessons next week.

Faith, Focus, and always Finish,

David

Join The Posse

        Have you joined the posse? I consider myself an honorary member. Sheriff John Whetsel from Oklahoma County in Oklahoma City invited me to join him in making a presentation at the annual convention of the National Sheriffs Association. So, I am in the posse!

Sheriff John Whesel – Oklahoma County

        I was truly impressed with the quality of the 4,000 law enforcement officers from across the country in attendance. In addition to sheriffs there were dozens of vendors and representatives of and presentations by the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, the National Highway Traffic Administration, the National Fire Protection Association, The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, and many others.

        Our presentation was entitled “The Power to Influence the Future.” We focused on the importance of ensuring the future quality and safety of our communities by encouraging young people through positive peer pressure and community support.

        We simply have to do our part to put them on the road to success! This includes leadership, guidance, and direction. Young people today are among the best, brightest, and most talented that we have ever had. They’re looking to us for encouragement and support and to show them how they can be successful in life.

        We do this through education, community groups, our churches, and our daily interactions. Athletics is a natural path to connect and gain credibility with young people. This common avenue of communication enables us to be a positive influence on our youth. Further shows them that a healthy, fitness lifestyle is an added asset as they look to the future.

        Please join Sheriff Whetsel and me in being part of the circle of encouragement and support for our young people. Together, and one at a time, we have the power to influence the future!

In the posse,

David

In Your Hands

        Do you ever wonder about your future? Of course, we all do. The good news is that the future is in your hands.

The Future is in Your Hands!

         This past weekend I had the pleasure of delivering a baccalaureate address to a graduating class of 2012. I am excited for these young people. They can look forward optimistically to chase their dreams, and have a positive influence on the world around them.

         We all need to dream big dreams and go after them. This is a conscious decision that we all make. The future is not chance, it is choice – and it is in your hands! I also shared the story of the person in the mirror. Were you honest with yourself? Did you challenge yourself? Did you do the best you can? Please do that and look yourself right in the eye. Because that honesty check that you give yourself is the best honesty check that you can possibly do. Don’t set limits on yourself. You can be whatever you want to be.

         Most of us limit ourselves by making excuses. And excuses are the biggest limiting factor you can possibly have. What we have to do is get rid of the excuses, get rid of the limits we put on ourselves, and we need to get out there and go after it. Don’t put limits on yourself because you can be whatever you wanna be.

         Always handle yourself with class. Wherever you go, be a class act. It’s a moral imperative! People who do that have an easier road to success. That always happens. Hopefully the coming generations will return to basic moral principles of dignity and respect. Handling yourself with class will allow the coming generation to have a positive impact on our world.

          And then lastly, never ever give up. One thing that I have learned in Ironman racing, and you may think it’s very, very simple, but life is a long distance event. When you’re in that run something that you have to keep doing, no matter how hard it is, no matter how hot it is, no matter what the competition is, no matter what’s in front of you, is you gotta keep putting one foot in front of the other. And as long as you’re moving forward towards your goals, as long as your putting one foot in front of the other, and as long as you never ever give up, you will be a success in life.

       So  don’t put limits on yourself, always handle yourself with class, and never ever give up. Success is a choice. It doesn’t just happen. You need to choose to succeed. The future is in your hands!

In your hands,

David