Sound bites "That's not faith. That's fantasy." "That's faith." "I don't have to see the whole path." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Faith 01:00 Understanding Faith vs. Fantasy 03:19 The Obstacle Course of Life 05:14 Listening to the Guiding Voice

In this episode of the True to Success podcast, Coach Dave Shelton dives deep into the essential topic of boundaries, emphasizing their importance in maintaining clarity and emotional health. He shares personal anecdotes that illustrate how a lack of boundaries can lead to emotional outbursts and unhealthy relationships. Dave stresses that boundaries are not about control or punishment, but about care and healthy interactions with others. He encourages listeners to reflect on their own boundaries and how they impact their lives and relationships. Throughout the conversation, Dave highlights the difference between healthy and unhealthy boundaries, providing practical examples and insights. He emphasizes that setting boundaries can lead to quieter, more honest lives and that respecting one's own boundaries is crucial for personal peace. The episode concludes with a powerful affirmation, encouraging listeners to embrace their right to set boundaries without guilt or fear, ultimately fostering healthier relationships and self-respect. Boundaries are essential for emotional clarity.Healthy boundaries protect your peace.Setting boundaries is not about control or punishment.If you have to yell your boundary, you've waited too long.Healthy boundaries lead to healthier relationships. Mastering Boundaries: Your Key to Emotional ClarityThe Power of Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace "Boundaries don't work when you're emotional.""If a boundary ends a relationship, it was already unhealthy.""Boundaries make things much, much more clear." keywordsboundaries, emotional health, self-care, personal growth, True to Success podcast, Coach Dave Shelton, clarity, healthy relationships, self-respect, personal boundaries Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Boundaries 02:15 Understanding the Importance of Clarity 05:10 What Healthy Boundaries Are 08:19 The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Boundaries 10:02 Practicing Healthy Boundaries1 3:37 Conclusion: Embracing Your Right to Set Bounda

Part Two: In this conversation, Dave Shelton shares his profound journey from self-doubt to graduation, emphasizing how education and music have shaped his life. He discusses overcoming negative beliefs about intelligence, the significance of being available to help others, and the drive to create a positive legacy for future generations. Shelton's story is a testament to resilience, the power of opportunity, and the importance of envisioning success. takeaways Graduating feels marvelous, but there's always more to do. Being a first-generation college student carries deep significance. Self-doubt can shape one's mindset, but it can be overcome. College is an opportunity to discover one's potential. Teaching others can transform your own beliefs about intelligence. It's not about ability, but about being available to help. Changing majors at 50 shows that it's never too late to learn. Music has always been a central part of my family's life. Seizing opportunities can lead to unexpected paths. Envisioning success is crucial for achieving one's goals. From Self-Doubt to Graduation: A Journey of ResilienceThe Power of Education: Overcoming Barriers "I'm ready to jump into the game."I'm looking to change lives."I needed to be present when they called my father's name." Chapters 00:00- The Power of Availability and Opportunity 02:44-Transforming Negative Beliefs into Positive Actions 04:56-The Role of Music and Family in Personal Growth 06:54-Setting Goals Beyond Graduation 09:13-The Importance of Supportive Education 09:16-Vision and Legacy in Education keywords: graduation, self-doubt, education, teaching, music, family, opportunities, success, legacy, personal growth

Part One: In this conversation, Dave Shelton shares his profound journey from self-doubt to graduation, emphasizing the importance of education and music in shaping his life. He discusses overcoming negative beliefs about intelligence, the significance of being available to help others, and the drive to create a positive legacy for future generations. Shelton's story is a testament to resilience, the power of opportunity, and the importance of envisioning success. takeaways Graduating feels marvelous, but there's always more to do.Being a first-generation college student carries deep significance.Self-doubt can shape one's mindset, but it can be overcome.College is an opportunity to discover one's potential.Teaching others can transform your own beliefs about intelligence.It's not about ability, but about being available to help.Changing majors at 50 shows that it's never too late to learn.Music has always been a central part of my family's life.Seizing opportunities can lead to unexpected paths.Envisioning success is crucial for achieving one's goals. From Self-Doubt to Graduation: A Journey of ResilienceThe Power of Education: Overcoming Barriers "I'm ready to jump into the game.""I'm looking to change lives.""I needed to be present when they called my father's name." Chapters 00:00- The Power of Availability and Opportunity 02:44-Transforming Negative Beliefs into Positive Actions 04:56-The Role of Music and Family in Personal Growth 06:54-Setting Goals Beyond Graduation 09:13-The Importance of Supportive Education 09:16-Vision and Legacy in Education keywords: graduation, self-doubt, education, teaching, music, family, opportunities, success, legacy, personal growth

In this episode of the True Success Podcast, host Dave Shelton explores the journey of self-discovery and the importance of understanding personal beliefs. He discusses the challenges of chasing approval and the need for clarity in one's life. Through personal anecdotes, Shelton emphasizes the significance of releasing beliefs that do not belong to us and returning to our authentic selves. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and the impact of external influences on their identity. This is your space, your place to breathe. You already had everything you needed to become who you were meant to be. The confusion you feel might be due to picking up too many external beliefs. As you move through life, you collect opinions and fears from others. Chasing approval drains you and leads to confusion. You find yourself by removing what isn't you. Clarity shows up when you stop trying to fit in. You are stronger than you think you are. Awareness is key to alignment with your true self. You have the power to return to who you are. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to True Success Podcast 02:27 The Journey of Self-Discovery 05:26 Understanding Personal Beliefs 08:33 The Weight of External Expectations 13:07 Choosing Alignment Over Approval 17:03 Finding Clarity Through Awareness

Summary In this episode of the True to Success podcast, Dave Shelton discusses the importance of letting go and establishing healthy boundaries in relationships. He emphasizes that letting go does not equate to a lack of care, but rather a shift in responsibility for others' emotions. The conversation explores healthy detachment, the significance of self-awareness, and the power of affirmations in personal growth. Listeners are encouraged to practice self-care and to understand that they can love and support others without carrying their burdens. Takeaways Letting go doesn't mean you stop caring. Healthy detachment allows you to be present without responsibility. Compassion must come with boundaries to avoid burnout. Awareness of what you are managing is crucial for personal growth. You can care without carrying the emotional weight of others. Affirmations can help reprogram your mindset. Letting go is a process that requires practice and patience. You can love without losing your peace of mind. Establishing boundaries is essential for healthy relationships. Self-care is not selfish; it's necessary for well-being. keywords letting go, boundaries, healthy detachment, self-care, emotional management, personal growth, compassion, awareness, affirmations, mental health

Summary In this conversation, Coach Dave Shelton emphasizes the importance of personal growth and finding peace in life. He uses the metaphor of a fish growing in larger aquariums to illustrate how individuals must seek environments that foster their development. The discussion transitions to a focus on peace in 2026, encouraging listeners to set aside excuses and prioritize their emotional and mental well-being. Shelton invites everyone to identify what brings them joy and peace, asserting that self-worth and authenticity are crucial for true success. Takeaways Life is about growth; if you're not growing, you're dying. We must place ourselves in environments that foster growth. The quest for peace is essential in today's chaotic world. Letting go of excuses is crucial for moving forward. Finding joy and happiness is a personal journey. You matter and deserve to find your peace. True success comes from being true to yourself. In 2026, focus on nurturing your peace. Self-belief is key to overcoming challenges. Embrace your uniqueness and find your path. Sound Bites "What brings you joy?" "You matter." "Namaste." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Growth and Change 05:05 The Quest for Peace in 2026 10:02 Finding and Nurturing Your Peace Keywords growth, peace, self-discovery, personal development, mental health, emotional well-being, relationships, forgiveness, moving forward, 2026

“Georgia is the Peach State. Missouri is the Show Me State.” For Dave Shelton, that phrase became a philosophy. He doesn’t want to just tell his grandkids what’s possible. He wants to show them. Because belief isn’t built through words alone—it’s built through example. If they can see it, they can believe it. If they can believe it, they can do it. Earning his degree at 51 years old, Dave is proving something bigger than education: That no matter your age, your past, or your starting point—possibility is visible. “Don’t just tell them to dream. Show them it’s reachable.” 🔥 Live in the Show Me State. Lead by example. #Tru2SuccessPodcast #ShowMeStateMindset #LegacyInAction #LeadByExample #NeverTooLate #GrandparentGoals #EducationIsPower

Being first-generation isn’t just about being the first to earn a degree. It’s about being the first to silence a lie. Dave Shelton shares that as early as sixth grade, he overheard an adult say, “He’s not smart.” That single sentence followed him for 30 years. He worked full-time while earning credits. School, lunch, gym—then eight hours of work every day. And all along, that voice echoed: you’re not smart enough. That belief shaped his mindset. Until he decided it wouldn’t shape his future. Today, Dave stands as a first-generation college graduate, rewriting not just his story—but the story passed down to his children. This isn’t just education. This is healing a mindset. 💥 Sometimes the first thing you earn isn’t a degree—it’s belief. #Tru2SuccessPodcast #FirstGeneration #BreakingBarriers #MindsetShift #NeverTooLate #RewriteYourStory #SNHU2025

🎯 Shoot Beyond the Target On The Tru2Success Podcast, Dave Shelton shares a powerful lesson from his journey—one that goes far beyond college. “If you aim at the target and miss, you get frustrated. But the greatest marksmen don’t focus on the target—they look beyond it.” At 51 years old, after never attending college before, Dave became the SNHU Commencement Student Speaker (May 2025). But for him, the degree was never the destination. He wasn’t chasing a diploma—he was chasing transformation. Changing his life. Changing his children’s lives. Changing generations. And he’s not stopping here. Dave is continuing on to pursue his PhD, starting September. This isn’t about hitting a target. This is about aiming beyond it. 🔥 Purpose over position. Vision over limits. #Tru2SuccessPodcast #ShootBeyondTheTarget #NeverTooLate #PurposeDriven #SNHUCommencement #LifelongLearning #LegacyBuilding

🎙️ Episode 19: “I Did: Rewriting the Labels That Tried to Define Me” In this deeply personal and redemptive episode, Coach Dave Shelton opens up about the powerful journey from being labeled “not smart enough” in high school to discovering his true voice and purpose later in life. Growing up in a special education program, working 40-hour weeks just to earn high school credits, Coach Dave internalized the voice of a teacher who once whispered, “He’s not smart.” That label followed him for 30 years—until one question changed everything: 💬 “I didn’t ask if you could. I asked if you were available.” From teaching in rural Alaska to walking students through the very struggles he once faced himself, Coach Dave proves that success isn't about ability—it's about availability, willingness, and refusing to let someone else’s words have the final say. 💥 This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever doubted their worth, felt boxed in by a label, or thought it was too late to start over. ✅ Tune in and be reminded: You get the final say over your story.

Episode 18: “We Had a Great Trip” – Finding Joy in the Journey In this moving and deeply personal episode, Coach Dave Shelton shares a treasured childhood memory—his family’s yearly road trips from Ohio to Florida. Though those journeys were filled with excitement, they were never easy. From flat tires and food poisoning to tragic loss, the road was rough. But his father always ended the trip the same way: “We had such a great trip.” Through his father’s unwavering optimism, Coach Dave learned a life-changing truth: it’s not about avoiding struggle, it’s about how we grow through it. 💬 “Difficult times are a part of my journey—and they allow me to appreciate the good.” Tune in to hear how embracing challenges with courageous intelligence can turn even the hardest roads into meaningful milestones. ✅ This episode will remind you to treasure your journey—bumps, beauty, and all.