The Playbook With David Meltzer

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The Love Language of Time May 31, 2026

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In today’s episode, I share why time is my love language and why how we use it reveals what we value most. Blaine Bartlett joins me for a conversation on treating time as an asset, using the calendar as a truth teller, and separating what is urgent from what truly matters. We talk about clarity, prioritization, daily discipline, and the compounding effect of small actions done consistently over time. I also share why awareness, gratitude, and service make life easier when we stop interfering with abundance and start aligning our attention, intention, and behavior with what we say we want.

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The AAA Strategy for Success May 30, 2026

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In this episode, I share the AAA Strategy—Alignment, Action, and Adjustment—and how it helps you turn setbacks into momentum. When your values, energy, and daily behaviors are aligned with where you want to be, or better, you create more opportunities, options, and touches of favor. I talk about building a foundation rooted in gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication, while surrounding yourself with the right people and environments that accelerate your growth rather than interfere with it. I also explain why action creates progress, why adjustment is intelligence in action, and why the shift from “I’ll be happy when” to “I am” changes everything. That’s how you make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.

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Act Like the Champion You Are May 29, 2026

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In today’s episode, I sit down with acclaimed speaker, writer, and life coach Tim Storey to talk about acting like the champion you already are. We talk about the ways shame, guilt, ego, and past setbacks can conceal the greatness God put inside of us, and how revelation, conviction, and action help bring it forward. I share how losing everything forced me to confront who I had become, while Tim opens up about playing through his own wounds and helping others reset after pain. We also talk about asking for help, receiving with humility, and shortening the time between a problem and its resolution.

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Thinking Bigger Than Your Limits May 28, 2026

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In today’s episode, I talk about the ways we unknowingly limit ourselves by assigning meaning to past failures, setbacks, and defining moments. I share why feeling stuck is often a sign of growth, how pain acts as a communicator instead of something to avoid, and why learning lessons is the key to finding resolution. I also break down the difference between intelligence and intuition in decision-making, including why gut feelings require patience and proper vetting instead of impulsive action. We also discuss giving with intention, building purpose-driven communities, mentorship, and the difference between discipline and devotion when it comes to money, time, business, and spirituality.

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Why Top Performers Love The Hard Part May 27, 2026

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Sequel co-founders Matt Smith and Alex Macdonald, who bring together the worlds of professional sports, entrepreneurship, and early-stage investing. Matt shares how discipline, devotion, and constant self-improvement carried him from the lower levels of English football to the top tier, while Alex talks about building companies through rejection, resilience, and relentless curiosity. We discuss why the best athletes and entrepreneurs are often the first ones in and the last ones out, how identity can shift after success, and why fulfillment comes from the pursuit itself rather than the outcome. It’s a conversation about mindset, purpose, and making the most of every minute.

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The Hidden Psychology of Attention May 26, 2026

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Blaine Bartlett to talk about the psychology, philosophy, and physiology behind effective marketing in a world where attention spans are shorter than ever. We break down why people buy on emotion before logic ever enters the picture, how identity and storytelling create loyalty, and why credibility is the foundation of influence. I also share why clarity strengthens your signal, how repetition shapes belief systems, and why value-driven service will always outperform transactional marketing. From viral moments to community building, this conversation is about creating resonance that lasts far beyond the first impression.

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The Well-Oiled Life: Master Your Time and Maximize Productivity May 25, 2026

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In this episode, I remind you that time shouldn’t control you—you should control your time. The key is becoming a student of your calendar and learning how to be productive, accessible, and gracious every day. I talk about non-negotiable behaviors around sleep, health, family, finance, faith, and studying your time. Small actions done consistently create momentum, compound results, and remove the interference that creates stress. When you give attention and intention to your day, you put yourself in a position for more productivity, more accessibility, and more gratitude. That’s how you become a well-oiled machine.

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Turning Visibility Into Opportunity May 24, 2026

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In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and marketing strategist Kim Walsh Phillips alongside singer, actor, and American Idol breakout Justin Guarini to talk about the real difference between fame, celebrity, and authority in today’s business world. We break down how visibility creates opportunity, why authenticity only works when it’s consistent, and how the right relationships open doors that applications and cold pitches never will. We also discuss the dangers of chasing attention without delivering value, how social media rewards personality as much as expertise, and why protecting your reputation matters more than quick money. Along the way, we share lessons on building communities, filtering out the wrong people, and creating experiences that people genuinely connect with.

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You Don't Have a Money Problem. You Have a Mind Problem. May 23, 2026

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In today’s episode, I sit down with business broker, entrepreneur, and What’s Your Deal? host Matt Uhler for a conversation about faith, accountability, coaching, and the habits that shape a meaningful life. We talk about the difference between mentors, teachers, and coaches, why non-negotiable time changed my perspective on health and family, and how fear and uncertainty interfere with our energy and decision-making. I also share lessons from losing over $100 million, rebuilding my life with faith, and creating a mission centered around helping others make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun. Along the way, we unpack discipline, sleep, consistency, and the importance of stopping before reacting.

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Asking For Help Changes Everything May 22, 2026

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In today’s episode, I talk about why asking for help is one of the greatest gifts you can give another person and how ego quietly interferes with our potential. I share the mindset shifts that carried me through losing over $100 million, the lessons my mother taught me about faith, and why every problem already contains its own solution. We also talk about shortening the distance between mistakes and growth through wisdom, accountability, and feedback. From mentors and coaches to gratitude and forgiveness, this conversation is about staying connected to purpose, trusting the process, and learning how to keep moving forward with kindness and faith.

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