The Playbook With David Meltzer

There are two attributes that will help us to succeed over the long run, no matter what goals we are pursuing, and those are consistency and persistence. Those attributes are immensely important when we are pursuing our potential in terms of both our daily habits and our financial wellness. Whether we are looking to make long term gains financially or seeking to ensure that our day-to-day behavior...

If someone tries to steal your idea, who cares? The only thing that matters is providing value to others. The first and best way to improve your feelings of worthiness is simply to provide value to others; be kind to others as well as to your future self. Be of service, which means providing value with no expectations of receiving anything in return. It contains the requirement that you give uncon...

No matter what industry your win, you need to learn to love what you do. Too many people try to “find what they’re passionate about” Many people tend to think that passions come naturally to us, but I believe that the key to finding your passion is simply learning to love what you do. Passion is all about mindset, so practice telling yourself that you “get to” do something, rather than thinking th...

5 STEPS TO THRIVE IN YOUR BUSINESS: Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability, then stimulate interest for your business. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then transition through professional collateral and an explanation of true value. Share the Vision: Share the vision of true value. You want to demonstrate the value you’ll be providing in rel...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Charles Eagan, Chief Technology Officer of Blackberry, sits down to chat about: [1:05] - How Blackberry has evolved from a phone company into a world leader in security and privacy [3:13] - The threat that cybercriminals pose to our safety and how to protect yourself [9:24] - How Blackberry’s new automotive AI platform will change the future of vehicles [15:38] -...

Building yourself into a leader who inspires others to follow is no simple task, especially during heightened times of uncertainty. However, the best leaders have a firm grasp on the values that they believe in, and those values are what resonate most when building relationships, both in business and in life. As the head of an organization, you must also learn to listen to the input of others, fil...

On this episode of  #ThePlaybook , Becky Center, CEO of Indiegogo, shares her insights on: [4:04] - How her time at Groupon helped her to understand online marketplaces and ecommerce [8:37] - How the company’s “FACE values” (fearlessness, authenticity, cooperation, and empowerment) have become a part of its DNA [12:28] - Why her time in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina taught her the power of s...

There are two simple ways to get what you want in life or business: 1. You can ask for it. 2. You can attract it. ASK: A piece of information or content with a specifically designed “ask” built in for the target market that will inspire them to take action. Ask people for help or ask people if they know somebody who can help. When you ask people if they know somebody that can help, you have expone...

Contrary to popular belief, people that schedule or have many meetings during the day are not busier than other people. There are only two determining factors, whether you're busy or whether you're accessible, and how productive you are. You want to hone in on your accessibility and productivity when you look at your calendar. Leverage Your Calendar A calendar is a tool that can change your life....

Randy Garn, New York Times Best Selling Author, Investor, Life and Business Strategist, talks about why approaching life abundantly leads to joy in your heart and the most valuable lessons he learned from his football coach father, including the idea that if you don’t have your own goals, someone will use you for theirs. Garn and host of  #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, have a discussion about a ran...

All problems are the same size. All that matters is the amount of energy you give each problem. The easiest way to shift your perspective on this is to change the framework of each problem in your life. It may be a little extreme but what if someone told you, “if you don’t solve this in 6 months then you’ll lose your mom.” There would be nothing that would stop me from finding a way to solve the p...

On this episode of  #ThePlaybook , Neel Dhingra, CEO and Content Creator at Forward Academy, sits down to chat about: [:52] - Why there are riches in the niches for subject matter experts [8:52] - Why you should think of your personal brand as a tent [9:40] - The best piece of content creation advice he got from Gary Vee [13:09] - Why most people are looking at opportunity the wrong way (and losin...

The most common way that faith works is that we place our faith in what we want to manifest in our lives. Just like a credit card, the higher the limit of your faith, the more you can manifest and make into reality. Of course, simply having faith is never enough to get what you want. You need to take the right actions, with the right energy and the right mindset. The less-understood way that faith...

On this episode of  #ThePlaybook , Ilya Fedorovich, Founder & CEO of Xeela Fitness, Co-Founder of Doughbriks, and Social Media Influencer, shares his insights on: [2:52] - Why the “fake it until you make it” approach does not work [4:16] - How a conversation with his concerned mom led him to launching his supplement line [9:25] - What entrepreneurs must do to grow and leverage their personal b...

Every so often I like to bring on some of my friends to help out with my Free Weekly Training so I can figure out what you are all listening for. It’s important to have people listen to you, but it’s even more important to figure out what your audience is listening for when you’re building your own brand. So I brought on three of my friends to discuss 3 different topics. Joining me for today’s epi...

There is one truth I believe holds true for all entrepreneurs, the reality of achieving your goal, no matter how much effort it takes to reach it, will not make you happy. Michael Jordan said, “Winning isn’t always championships.” Attaching emotional success to achievement or believing that achieving your goals is the path to happiness is what leads to unhappiness. Unfortunately, we tend to attach...

I hate the word sacrifice. It carries a scarce energy. You don’t sacrifice anything, you invest in yourself. If you don’t invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? If you want to immediately shift your mindset, stop call it a sacrifice and start calling it an investment and see how much different it makes you feel.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

When I experienced bankruptcy for myself, I knew that I had a strong foundation to fall back on: my values. Take inventory of the values (personal, experiential, giving, and receiving) that make you who you are now and then imagine the person you want to become. Build around the values those people have in common. When you start from a strong foundation, whatever your core values may be, you will...

On this episode of  #ThePlaybook , Blake Wynn, Founder & CEO at Enclave & Key, sits down to discuss: [:56] - Why being a part of the Wynn family wasn’t always easy [4:03] - How content creation helps legendary athletes take full advantage of their brand [7:41] - How an ultimatum from his mom led to him becoming the face of StockX [14:58] - The single biggest misconception that fans have ab...

There are three pillars of success that you can choose to focus on, rather than attaching your happiness or fulfillment to a specific end goal. When you are able to effectively combine passion, purpose, and profitability, that is when you are getting closer to your true potential as a leader. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

On this episode of  #ThePlaybook , Dan Martell, Founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, sits down to chat about: [2:48] - The four ways that people can create “leverage” in their lives [5:11] - How entrepreneurs can ensure they are positioning themselves for economic success [8:35] - Why having clarity of vision is essential for achieving your goals [16:35] - Why everyone should know the economic value o...

5 STEPS TO THRIVE IN YOUR BUSINESS: Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability, then stimulate interest for your business. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then transition through professional collateral and an explanation of true value. Share the Vision: Share the vision of true value. You want to demonstrate the value you’ll be providing in rel...

I’ve always said that in order to thrive as a business leader you need four core fundamentals: a great product, an understanding of your fnancials, a good grasp on operations, and the ability to sell and market your business. Te ability to choose the right path, take the right risks, and implement the new skills or knowledge you gain along the way is solely dependent on your decision making. This...

Dan Klitsner, Founder at KID Group and the creator of the ‘90s game phenomenon, Bop It!, talks about how persistence, relentless listening, and learning from failure contributed to the invention and success of Bop It!. He shares his thoughts on the importance of the RITE factors (relationships, idea, timing, and execution) for all inventors, as well as why playing Wordle is similar to the process...

Once you identify people who sit in a position you want to be in (or can help you get skills/knowledge/desire), reach out and ask for help. To me, mentorship is the accelerator of all accelerators. Having three mentors will help you avoid paying “Dummy Tax” yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask them for help, or input on your plan. Asking for help not only provides you with advice and insight, but it h...