David J. Pollay

David J. Pollay is the creator and author of The Law of the Garbage Truck™. David’s book, The Law of the Garbage Truck: How to take control of your life with one decision and change the world, will be published by Sterling Publishing in September, 2010. You can find out about The Law of the Garbage Truck™ and David’s mission at www.thelawofthegarbagetruck.com. David is a syndicated columnist, television host, and an internationally sought-after speaker. He is the founding associate executive director of the International Positive Psychology Association. David is president of The Momentum Project, LLC, a leadership development and consulting organization. David holds a Master’s degree of applied positive psychology (M.A.P.P.) from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Yale University. You can catch David’s newsletter at www.thelawofthegarbagetruck.com/forms/news-sign-up. You can reach him at david@themomentumproject.com, and you can read David’s blog at www.pollayblog.com.

Recently I arrived home from the office, and my dad was standing in the driveway. Dad is 6’2” and wears a full beard. Dad was talking with two pro football-sized construction workers. As I approached them, they all turned and looked at me. I said, “Hi Dad. Hey guys.” I then stepped forward, shook my dad’s hand, pulled him into me, hugged him, and gave him a kiss on the cheek. I then walked into the house. For three generations my family has done the same thing: We kiss and hug when we... continue reading »

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There was a hum of conversation as the audience settled in. The band members quietly took their places on a dimly lit stage. The theatre operator brought the lights down. The audience grew quiet in anticipation. The emcee entered stage left; the spotlight followed him. The audience welcomed him with applause. The drummer started a quiet drum roll. The emcee began speaking in a Charlton Heston-like voice. He mesmerized the audience with a story of accomplishment and adventure: he told... continue reading »

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