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Using Data to Revolutionize Youth Sports With Tom House & Rocky Collis: Cofounders, Mustard | #ThePlaybook 419 Jun 12, 2021

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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.

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Entering "The Flow State" | A Conversation With Mikael Bradrup: Visual Artist & Entrepreneur Jun 11, 2021

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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 too

The 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!

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Growing Up Poor is Your Biggest Advantage With Derek Moneyberg: Business Success Coach | #ThePlaybook 418 Jun 10, 2021

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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

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The Definition of Happiness Jun 09, 2021

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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 planned

I 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.

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How to Optimize Your Life With Rob Dyrdek: Founder & CEO, Dyrdek Machine | #ThePlaybook 417 Jun 08, 2021

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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

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How to Deal With Negativity | Road to Revenue #63 Jun 07, 2021

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6 Steps to Deal With Negative Thoughts

When 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.

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The Future of EV With Andrew Fox: Founder & CEO, Charge Enterprises | #ThePlaybook 416 Jun 06, 2021

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Andrew Fox, Founder and CEO of Charge Enterprises, shares his thoughts on how Charge is working to solve problems with the “Achilles heel” of the growth of electric vehicles by improving infrastructure and creating more charging options for users, as well as the valuable lessons he learned about micro-mobility from investing in Lime.

Fox and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer discuss why your timing and the team that you put together are more important than landing a big-time investor, as well as why entrepreneurs don’t have to come up with the next big idea in order to find ways to monetize it.

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Building a Habit Machine With Alex Nekritin: CEO, UltiSelf | #ThePlaybook 415 Jun 05, 2021

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Alex Nekritin, CEO at UltiSelf, sits down to discuss what inspired him to get involved with personal development and how his journey led him to create the world’s top “biohacking app”.

Nekritin and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, share their thoughts on the challenges of building a new habit, why the “21 Days to Form a Habit” Rule is a myth, as well as why people fail to follow through on the goals that they set. The pair chat about why setting the bar low can lead to more rapid progress and why routines need to be customized to fit an individual’s needs.

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The BEST Investment You Can Make RIGHT NOW Jun 04, 2021

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If you want to achieve it, prioritize it in your life. Commit to a minimum amount of time each day so that your body, mind and soul are all working in unison. The only limits that exist in our lives are the ones we place on ourselves. If you don't invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in?

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Creating Your Own Coincidences With Rick Nechio: Former Executive, Anheuser-Busch InBev | #ThePlaybook 414 Jun 03, 2021

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Rick Nechio, Co-founder of Nechio Novak and former Anheuser-Busch InBev Executive, chats about:

[5:56] - The chance meeting he had with August Busch III ended up with an opportunity to work with Anheuser-Busch
[8:49] - Why falling in love with “the process” creates an easier path to achieving your dreams
[12:17] - Why he believes that luck comes from your ability to identify opportunities as they pop up
[17:03] - The key questions he asked himself before leaving AB InBev and venture out on his own

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