The Playbook With David Meltzer

I always tell people, “Show me your friends, and I will show you your future.” You are who you surround yourself with, so one of the most important steps is separating yourself from those who don’t add value to your life. Ask yourself, “Do I feel good when I am around this person?”, and use your feelings as a barometer to decide if the relationship is worthwhile. Tweet me your takeaway from today’...

Understand that there is a vast difference between being busy, which is filling up those 24 hours you have in a day, compared to productivity, which is being efficient with those 24 hours. A busy person always has something going on, whether that is work or simply sleeping on the couch. They aren’t necessarily productive with the time they are busy, though, and they are often inaccessible. A produ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Mark Murphy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, sits down to discuss: [1:22] - What it means to be the CEO of the only publicly owned franchise in the NFL  [8:06] - How their Titletown development has evolved to include the TitletownTech venture studio and fund [11:46] - What makes the Green Bay Packers fan base so loyal [14:15] - His thoughts on how to t...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Colin O’Brady, Ten-time world record breaking explorer, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, shares his insights on: [:53] - Why you should shift your mindset to see you toughest challenges as your greatest lessons [3:06] - How his new book The 12-Hour Walk helps people to overcome their limiting beliefs [6:35] - Why rating life moments from 1-10 helps p...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Artis Stevens, President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, sits down to discuss: [1:15] - How some advice from his father helped him find his passion in life [2:53] - Why an act of violence in his hometown changed his perspective and gave him renewed inspiration [5:58] - How relationship-building served as the foundation to grow Big Brothers Big Sis...

At least once I month during my Free Weekly Friday Training I like to share my takeaway of the week with everyone and leverage our community of the Breakfast With Champions: Millionaire Breakfast Club so we can all share the valuable lessons that we've learned throughout the week with one another. What was your takeaway of the week? Tweet me @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for m...

ZERO EFFECT- A negative impact on your progress associated with inconsistency. Without consistency and persistence, it is difficult to maintain your momentum toward your goals. The impact of the Zero Effect comes from the exponential growth factor that consistency provides. If I do something every day, the first day I’ll have some progress. If my starting point is at number 1, I’ll be at some numb...

Sean Kelly, Founder of Chibi Dinos and NFT Guerrillas, and PJ Washington, Forward for the Charlotte Hornets, sit down to chat about how an unseen Instagram DM eventually led to the two meeting and working together, as well as how they are innovating in the industry with the world's first 3D NFT basketball game. Kelly, Washington, and host of #ThePlaybook , David Meltzer, share their thoughts on th...

1. Know your WHAT... Take inventory of what you want for the day. And do it every day! Factor in your core values: Personal, Experiential, Giving, and Receiving. 2. Know your WHO... Figure out who can help you and who can you help 3. Know your HOW... Become what I call a Student of Your Calendar. 4. Know Your NOW…100% of the things you do now get done, which is why you should practice a Do It Now...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Deb Liu, CEO and President of Ancestry and author of Take Back Your Power,  [1:48] - How her own childhood experience showed her the need to empower women in the workplace [4:06] - The best way to ask your superiors for what you want and make your ambitions known [12:40] - How to overcome the idea that success is possible without the help of others [16:10] - Why a...

Get your head in the game with legendary quarterback Brett Favre, who shares his insights on concussion treatment and prevention in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Favre and host of Office Hours, David Meltzer, talk about the severe concussion that ended Brett’s NFL career and what he’s learned about head trauma since retirement, as well as what he’d do as Commissioner of the NFL to pro...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Adrian Gonzalez, Former MLB All-Star, entrepreneur, and investor in LIT Method, shares his thoughts on: [1:40] - How his lengthy baseball career taught him the importance of using low-impact training methods   [5:48] - The single biggest challenge he faced when transitioning to the business world [12:25] - Why his experiences in the minor leagues helped prepare hi...

Today's episode is a showcase of some of my close friends who have some valuable lessons about business, entrepreneurship and personal branding that you all need to hear. You're going to hear from Bryan Neale, who was one of the referees during the Super Bowl, Rick Jordan CEO & Founder of ReachOut Technology, and Elisha Covey, the host of The Girlfriends Podcast and one of my favorite coaching...

Be a courageous leader who illuminated flaws instead of hiding them. The ability to be vulnerable is such an important aspect of life that I switched the two words sitting on my nightstand from "Thank You" to "Radical Humility," as a reminder to be humble and allow myself to be vulnerable. And it's not simply being vulnerable as a person at home with your family; it is essential to also be vulnera...

Consistency is massively important because it allows you to focus on what you want. Focusing on a goal and working toward it every day allows you to utilize the power of intention. That focus yields exponential growth and results. You need to do something every day in order to be great at it. Meditate, use gratitude, practice a skill, work on a relationship, tell somebody that you love and appreci...

I used to define happiness as the enjoyment of the pursuit of your potential. Now, I have found that it's not only the enjoyment of the pursuit of your potential — but the consistent and persistent enjoyment of that pursuit of your potential that helps you to crush your goals. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Trainin...

Learn what it takes to create a Nobel Peace Prize-worthy organization from Asheesh Advani, President and CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, in this week’s clip from Office Hours Season 2.   Advani and host David Meltzer talk about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs with problem-solving strategies, the power that comes from a strong self-belief, and why great leaders need to be intel...

You'll be ready to run through a brick wall after hearing from the legendary Les Brown, CEO of Les Brown International, Motivational Speaker, and Author, who shares his unique brand of inspiration and insights on how to lead with faith in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Brown and host David Meltzer discuss how to build a more positive mindset, why we need to be intentional about our act...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Dyan Cannon, American actress, director, screenwriter, producer, and editor, sits down to discuss: [3:35] - How her spirituality has influenced her approach to life  [4:29] - Why we should all expect miracles to occur [6:22] - Why she believes that there are more opportunities to “make it” in the entertainment business than ever before   [14:18] - The best pieces...

For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on during my weekly free training. I try to host one of these at least once a month, so if you want to come ask me some questions, just email me david@dmeltzer.com or sign up for my free weekly training by clicking the link below. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ryan Pineda, CEO of the Pineda Company, sits down to chat about: [:21] - The similarities between the mindset of a professional athlete and entrepreneur   [2:47] - Why everyone should consider getting involved in real estate [11:27] - How Web 3.0 is changing the real estate industry  [17:15] - Why he doesn’t believe there will be a real estate “crash” in the near...

When you ask someone for help you become an investment of that person. Not having mentors was the biggest mistake I made in my life. Now I always have at least three mentors and when I ask them for help, and I am very concise with my ask. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer  Email Me! david@dmeltzer.com Sign up for my Free Weekly Training https://free.dmeltzer.com/friday-trai...

Today's episode is a special one! I had the honor to talk with Tim Storey & Craig Siegel on The Paradigm Shift last week and it was one of the best conversations I've had all year. We go deep on being vulnerable, and how all the decisions you make today impact the life you live tomorrow and beyond. Make sure you follow me and Craig on Instagram so you can catch The Paradigm Shift on IG Live ev...

Get your fill of entrepreneurial wisdom from Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks, who talks about building an impactful brand and how company culture relates to performance in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Lubetzky and host David Meltzer share their insights on creating an environment that empowers your employees to be their best, the value of transparency in marketing, and how le...

Learn how to transform your inner self with lessons from the renowned Marianne Williamson, #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author & Activist, in this clip from Season 2 of Office Hours.   Williamson and host David Meltzer chat about how to cultivate a mindset of abundance, strategies for finding the right practices to flex your emotional and mental muscles, and how to counter the “psychological and e...