Since 2004, David has volunteered his time to teach classes on adversity, problem solving, friendship, suicide prevention, and other life-related issues to middle and high school students. The classes are based on a letter he wrote to his son in honor of his birth, called, "Some Thoughts To Help You Through Life." In 2008, he set up a nonprofit organization, 18 Principles, to provide our children, adults and corporations with skills they will need for life. His primary focus is on children. He combines his personal life experiences with loss, suicide, illness, success and business to reach out across generations. His outlook serves to remind us that we are the captains of our own destinies.