This is for all you that did dnot watch or listen to the latest podcast, episode 64. The show was about What is Discovery? With our special guest 2 weeks in a row, David “DASH” Dachner.
What does it mean to live a life of greatness? Is it about achieving fame or fortune, or is it something deeper and more personal? The team at Choices Podcast recently had a powerful conversation with David “Dash” Dasher about a unique, intensive personal development program called “Discovery.” The discussion revealed that greatness isn’t about being perfect; it’s about making a conscious choice to live with intention, authenticity, and peace.
Facing the Past to Build the Future
One of the most striking points from the conversation is that true personal growth requires a willingness to look backward, not just forward. While many self-help philosophies tell you to focus on the future, Discovery encourages participants to confront the past.
The program is designed to help you identify the barriers that are holding you back—whether it’s old habits, anger, guilt, or fear. As David explained, it’s about “discovering what’s not working for you and what are you up against.” Instead of avoiding these painful parts of your history, Discovery provides a space to face them head-on.
The hosts shared a powerful example of a participant who had never considered how his parents’ divorce or relationship with his father had impacted his life. By simply asking a few questions, the program helped him realize the source of his anger and finally begin to make peace with his past. This kind of work is not easy, but as David noted, “life is too short to be hanging on to things that aren’t working for you.”
More Than Just a Seminar: A Laboratory for Life
Discovery is described as an experiential, interactive, and deeply immersive program. It’s not a passive lecture where you sit and take notes. Instead, you work with others in both large and small groups, and even in one-on-one sessions, to work through a series of exercises. This hands-on approach creates a “laboratory” for the human experience, allowing people to learn from each other in a safe, supportive environment.
The program is intense, spanning about 28 hours over three days. Yet, the results are powerful. A remarkable 98% of people who have gone through the program report a “very good or great” experience. This is a testament to the program’s effectiveness and the dedication of its volunteer staff.
The Power of Community and Choice
A key takeaway from the podcast is the importance of community and choice. Discovery doesn’t just help you fix what’s broken; it helps you build a support system and provides the tools to maintain your growth long after the program ends. The hosts and David emphasized that the program creates lifetime friendships and a network of people who inspire and push each other to be their best selves.
This is all rooted in a single, fundamental idea: the power of choice. As one of the hosts put it, “You choose whether you’re gonna have a good day or a bad day.” Discovery is about giving people the tools to make those choices consciously and to build a life filled with “greatness” and “kindness.”
The program’s mission statement is to “inspire people to live with greatness,” because, as David reminds us, everyone—regardless of their background—has greatness within them. The goal is to discover that greatness and live it out every day, with a full heart and open eyes.
If you’re interested in learning more about the next Discovery event, you can find information at
