The Playbook With David Meltzer

I've got another coaching session with my two favorite clients, Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri of Next Level University. As usual, they came prepared with tons of questions that I needed to share with all of you. The three of us are going to discuss what it means to tap into your unconscious, the difference between the truth and perspective, how to bring out the best in others, and the #1 thing I look for when investing in someone.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ray J, Chief Strategy Officer of Raycon, and Ray Lee, CEO of Raycon, chat about: [:36] - How their similar views about the opportunities in consumer electronics helped to bring them together to start Raycon [5:34] - Why Ray J’s insights for their branding and packaging has been instrumental for them to land celebrity partners [6:54] - The biggest area where Ray J’s experience in the music industry has come in handy for Raycon’s products [13:29] - What a business needs in place in order to be perfectly situated to scale internationally Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

Eight Ways to Stop Lying To YourselfOnce we have a better understanding of the signs that we’re lying to ourselves, it’s time to utilize strategies to stop telling these lies.1. Stop taking constructive criticism as a personal attack - Don’t assume the negative when others are providing you opportunities to learn and grow. Take a more positive perspective and try to find the light, love, and lessons in the input of those around you.2. Stop trying to convince everyone that you're right - The ego and its needs are one of our greatest enemies, especially our need to be right. When you must always be correct or superior, you will invariably tell yourself lies to elevate your self esteem.3. Realize that you can enjoy the consistent and persistent pursuit of your potential - Attaching your emotions to a specific outcome is not the right mindset to have, instead focus on achieving progress each day and enjoying yourself in the process.4. Take chances - Be willing to take risks, rather than telling yourself, “It’s never going to happen”. Nothing extraordinary happens when you are taking ordinary chances.5. Stop putting things off until tomorrow - One of the most common ways we lie to ourselves occurs when we decide that we will do something later that could easily be accomplished now. That’s why I have a “Do It Now” Rule.6. Quit doubting yourself - Worrying means that you are voting for something that you don’t want in your life. Starve your doubts and fears, don’t give them any energy or attention.7. Consider others' points of view - Whenever our reality doesn’t match what others perceive, it is important to take a step back and try to understand why. This reflection can stop us from repeating the same lies to ourselves over and over.8. Realize when you've taken on too much – Another common lie we tell ourselves is that we don’t need help, when asking for assistance would be our best path forward. It’s alright to admit that we are in over our head and need help.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from my Friday morning Office Hours session with Scott O’Neil, the CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and The Prudential Center. Joining me with Scott are my two co-hosts and business partners, Mike Mumola and David Moreno. The four of us are going to discuss Trusting the Process and you are going to learn about illumination because I made a big mistake to start off the conversation. We also are going to talk about Scott's new book, Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

Tom House, Founder of Mustard, and Rocky Collis, CEO and Co-Founder of Mustard, share some insights on the biggest challenges facing youth sports today, as well as how the Mustard platform is changing the way that young athletes utilize technology for training.House, Collis, and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about the origins of Mustard and its technology, as well as how Tom House is leveraging his decades of experience working with top athletes like Nolan Ryan, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady. The trio also discuss the most common reasons why kids tend to quit an activity and why providing access to the best coaching is so essential for the future of sports.

Hey everyone! Today’s episode is from a fireside chat with my good friend and former Playbook guest, Mikael Brandrup, the world famous artist and he’s also a pretty good entrepreneur tooThe two of us sat down at his art studio in Los Angeles a few weeks ago and we discussed entering “the flow state” and how you only need to connect with one person to build an audience. Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Derek Moneyberg, wealth coach, speaker, and entrepreneur, shares his thoughts on: [1:12] - The mindset difference between those who grew up poor versus those who grew up with everything   [2:24] - The one major financial trap that most people fall into [9:01] - Why everyone should take the perspective that they are “CEO of their life”  [17:03] - How taking advantage of mispriced assets can help to unlock your financial future Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

The definition of happiness is to enjoy the consistent every day, persistent without quit, the pursuit of your potential, your truth, your best self.Stop worrying about what other people think, what you don't have, what you don't want, or what's missing in your life. Simply what YOU want.That's the definition of happiness to me. The people who can enjoy the consistent pursuit of their own potential.In order to do that, we need to focus on the four values of gratitude, forgiveness, accountability, and effective communication, and act upon them daily.Most think it's their “why” that's going to make them happy. It's not. It's your “what” you need to know. You need to take inventory every day of WHAT you want. What you want personally, what you want to experience, what you want to give to people, and what you want to receive.Most people have no problem giving, but they have a huge problem receiving, and you can't give what you don't have.There are two currencies in the world. One is money, an object of energy that we put into the flow to get what we want, and the other is faith.Money is important in the pragmatic sense because if you're shopping for the right things like feeding people, building community centers, supporting your family, whatever it is, those are the right things. You can be very, very happy.Here's how the currency of faith works. It's like a GPS of happiness, because not only will faith reroute you when you’re lost, but it will actually change your destination to somewhere better than you can even think of.So, you might have a goal or destination in mind, and then you make a mistake or you have a failure or a setback and by having faith in yourself, you will be rerouted to a better destination than you had plannedI know this about myself now. I am healthy. I am wealthy. I am happy. I just have to figure out what I am doing to interfere with my health, my wealth, and my happiness.I don't have to go get it, happiness is already a part of me, it's already one with me. It's already there. I just have to figure what I'm doing to interfere with it.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rob Dyrdek, founder and CEO of Dyrdek Machine, entrepreneur, and entertainer, shares his thoughts on: [1:04] - How a 2013 business opportunity taught him that he was not only a “complete mess” as an entrepreneur, but he was also unhappy with life [5:18] - Why building systems for the Dyrdek Machine led him to discover the rhythm of companies (and existence) [7:42] - His process for developing “qualitative awareness” and finding patterns in what impacts your emotions positively or negatively [22:52] - Why even the biggest goals can be broken down into several basic steps and the role that belief plays in making your dreams into reality Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!

6 Steps to Deal With Negative ThoughtsWhen we experience negative thoughts, it is important to take a few minutes to contemplate the reasons behind them before you react. I advise following these six steps in order to avoid letting the triggers of your ego get in the way of your actions.1. Realize that the “lens” we view life through may be a bit distorted. In other words, our view of things may not be reality. While our minds have a way of convincing us of things that aren’t necessarily accurate, we must be willing to question and challenge our own thoughts. These are all signs of distorted thinking. Instead of letting your mind wander, make a conscious effort to take these thoughts into captivity, analyze them, and replace them with healthy thoughts.2. Avoid judging yourself and others. Often, we unconsciously judge ourselves and others throughout the course of the day. By letting go of the judgements we are making and replacing them with positive thoughts or judgements, we are setting ourselves free of negative thinking.3. Don’t complain. No one really wants to hear it, and it won’t help you feel better. Take action to fix things that you are unhappy with instead of griping about them.4. Don’t engage in gossip; it is toxic and divisive. Spreading gossip won’t help you in the long run, even though you may feel better at the time. Gossiping will cause others to lose respect for you, and will cause problems within your family, social circles, workplace, or other places where you engage in the behavior.5. Find gratitude and satisfaction in your own life. When you show gratitude for the blessings and strengths you have, there is little room to be dissatisfied, envious, or resentful of others. It automatically shifts our thinking to the positive aspects of our lives, rather than focusing on what we’re lacking. Consider creating a gratitude journal and adding to it every day in order to help you stay focused.6. Get professional help if you are having trouble controlling your negativity. If you are unable to curb your negative thinking or actions towards others, it can sabotage your relationships, your job, and your health. In this case, seek counseling to address the problems you are having.Tweet me @davidmeltzer your favorite takeaway from today's episode and come ask me questions live every Friday at 11:00 am PST / 2:00 pm EST. Text me at (949) 298-2905 or email me at david@dmeltzer.com to join!Click here to follow the Road to Revenue playlist on Spotify