Lifelong apprentice

I'm David—a writer, golfer, stewarder, & believer

By day, I run Calm Capital with a close friend and coach young homeschool golfers. In between, I write fiction occasionally and reflections on business, leadership, and faith more regularly.

Notable writings

Waxing Crescent

Payne's new farmhouse is perfect. It's carefully maintained on acres of land. Here's a catch: he can't remove the portrait it came with. But why?

What Happens at Golf Camp

The memory came flooding back well before we teed off. I couldn't shake the horror; I nearly quit the game after it happened.

I Blame Tiger (Woods)

I watched Tiger transform from a lanky junior champion to a fit Masters champion. Inspired by him, PGA wannabes hit the gym. I did too.

Margin

I have immense pleasure in having met many leaders and creators. The biggest challenge they face is not having enough margin in their lives.

Worth It

A devious grin stretched across the boy's face. He turned to us and said, 'totally worth it.

Barnacles of life

Barnacles don't only grow on boats—they come as negative thoughts, doubts and fears we hold onto, weighing us down if we don't let them go.

Trouble in Monterey

This story is a tribute of sorts to Big Trouble in Little China. The only voice I could hear from the protagonist was fast-talking Jack Burton's.

14 Clubs and a Dream

Eight-year-old Fin dreams of traveling the world with fourteen clubs, but an accident threatens his chance at the Jr. Club Championship.

Repositioning

The new position of your brand can't live in an old mindset. Customers must have a new story to tell about the product.

Entries

Featured stories

The Lesson

The Lesson

Nice Try

Nice Try

Work Experiences

C0-Founder & Managing Partner

Calm Capital

2020 - Present

Founder

Honestly

2014 - Present

Co-Founder

CrewPay

2019 - 2024

Co-founder

LOFT

2018 - 2024

Co-Founder

FanPack

2012 - 2016

Co-founder

Magnetic Ideas

2012 - 2015

Founder + Copywriter

West Hall Media

2008 - 2012

Mini tours and teaching

Pro Golfer

2000 - 2004