The Playbook With David Meltzer

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David McCourt: Founder and Chairman of Granahan McCourt Capital | #ThePlaybook 143 Oct 15, 2019

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook, David McCourt, founder and chairman of Granahan McCourt Capital and author of the best-selling book Total Rethink, shares his ideas on:

[2:45] Why problems are never solved by shouting

[6:45] What it means to “rethink the model” and why today’s business world no longer revolves around incremental change

[11:09] How the evolution of the internet is changing the way that people relate to each other and the truth

[20:08] The biggest flaw of today’s educational system and why you should focus on your strengths

David McCourt, founder and chairman of Granahan McCourt Capital and author of the best-selling book Total Rethink, shares his thoughts on the importance of adapting your initial plans, some of the flaws with “big business” today, and how to find common ground when dealing with individuals who have different viewpoints.

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Daily Habits Will Make or Break Your Success Oct 14, 2019

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Today's episode is from a roundtable talk I hosted at RISE Conference earlier this year in in Hong Kong. I discussed why daily habits will make or break our success and how to get out of our own way to allow it to happen.

Key Moments:

[1:22] - Asking your network for help

[3:40] - Learn to unconditionally give

[6:20] - Daily minimums for your habits

[8:15] - A healthy activity you can do for the rest of your life

[9:11] - Sleep is our most important habit

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What I Would Tell My 21-Year-Old Self Oct 13, 2019

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Key Moments:

1:45 - the right time to raise money

3:24 - only so many "no's" between you and what you want

4:45 - work/life balance

8:10 - networking through being of service

9:10 - always have one question to ask

11:00 - seeking our parents validation

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Jonathan Becher: Co-President of the San Jose Sharks |#ThePlaybook 142 Oct 12, 2019

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jonathan Becher, Co-President of the San Jose Sharks, shares his thoughts on:

[3:45] Why his personal mantra is “culture eats strategy”
[5:36] How the Sharks focus on creating a great end-to-end experience for their attendees
[9:02] Why technology cannot be used to solve every problem that sports fans experience
[16:30] His best piece of advice for someone who wants to get their first job in the sports industry

Jonathan Becher, Co-President of the San Jose Sharks and former CMO of SAP, talks about his journey from a corporate giant to working in the front office for an NHL team. Becher provides insights on helping expand SAP’s reach in the sports industry, how the team works to create Sharks fans for life, and why he views team employees as brand ambassadors.

Jonathan and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, cover a range of topics including their best approach to landing your first job in sports, the difference between earned and granted trust, and how technology can be used to improve fan experience at sports and entertainment events

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No One Is "Busier" Than Anyone Else Oct 11, 2019

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I really think you're going to enjoy this episode. This is from an unexpected conversation with a young man who showed up at my office at 8am to ask for advice on how he can accelerate his career and be more productive his time.

Key Moments:

0:30 - Two kinds of Accessibility

1:24 - Utilizing your calendar

4:24 - Do it now

6:12 - The cost of procrastination

7:15 - Beating other people with math

9:30 - Why I guarantee the value I provide

12:50 - My goal for social media

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Garrain Jones: Transformation Coach and Motivational Speaker | #ThePlaybook 141 Oct 10, 2019

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Garrain Jones, transformation coach and motivational speaker, shares his ideas on:

[5:38] How his time in a French prison taught him what freedom really means
[10:59] His reaction to not getting credit for a #1 hit song he that wrote
[12:34] Why he’ll never ask “Can it get any worse?” ever again
[18:52] How a positive shift in his mindset empowered him to completely change his life

Garrain Jones, who is a transformation coach, author, and motivational speaker, shares the lessons he learned from experiences in a French prison, as well as how advice from a homeless man forever changed his perspective on life. Jones dives into topics such as the influence of his parents on his life and why his stint in prison taught him the meaning of freedom.

In this episode, Garrain Jones and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, discuss the impact that a positive mindset has on your ability to manifest what you desire, the right approach to dealing with loss or hardships, and how to clear your connection to whatever sources of inspiration.

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The Muscle 99% of People Forget To Workout | Blissful Athlete Interview Oct 09, 2019

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I loved this conversation I had with Dridha Ananda from Blissful Athlete. We went deep into the spiritual side of my beliefs and why 99% of you are forgetting to work out the most important muscle we have, and why it's the ultimate key to happiness.

Key Moments:

[1:43] - I'm not busy, I'm productive

[3:12] - Everybody is already "woke"

[7:50] - Lessons keep coming until we learn them

[12:15] - I view myself as a farmer

[13:20] - I didn't believe "The Secret"

[16:25] - Laws vs Morality

[17:23] - Get off your ass

[20:35] - Law of Surrender

[22:55] - Why I study my sleeping habits

[24:50] - If you have an idea, it exists and it's possible

[27:20] - Happiness is the mindset to achieve anything you want

[28:50] - The muscle 99% of people forget to workout

[32:50] - Play the game and enjoy it

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Jerry Jones Jr.: Executive Vice President/Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the Dallas Cowboys | #ThePlaybook 140 Oct 08, 2019

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On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Jerry Jones Jr., Executive Vice President/Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the Dallas Cowboys, shares his ideas on:

[2:47] His father’s approach to leveraging the brand of the Dallas Cowboys
[9:20] Why making major investments is like “dancing with the devil” and the challenges of building AT&T Stadium
[14:38] Why their new business endeavor, Formation, is about brand association and relationship building
[18:03] How his father creates an “uneven playing field” by attaching products to the famous Star logo
[21:50] The unusual request that Emmitt Smith made when signing a big contract

Jerry Jones Jr., Executive Vice President/Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for the Dallas Cowboys, discusses the evolution of the Cowboys’ branding efforts as well as the development of a better business community through their newest endeavor, Formation.

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1 Minute a Day Can Change Your Life Oct 07, 2019

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Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to repeat the same activities over and over. This repetition can work for us -- or against us. It's important to stop and ask yourself: "Are my habits truly helping me do my best work? Or are they setting me up to fail?"

Do this and you won’t just have better habits; you'll be habitually successful!

Key Moments:

[1:30] - Why are obsessions and addictions are hard to break?

[3:00] - "Lower The Bar" strategy

[5:45] - Healthy is my #1 Habit over family

[7:44] - 1 minute per day rule

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Gratitude Is My Super Power Oct 06, 2019

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Happy Sunday! There's only one thing that controls our perspective and that's gratitude. Today's episode is a mashups of some of my favorite moments from speeches and meetups over the past few months. Tweet me @davidmeltzer what you're most grateful for. P.S - I'm doing a lot more Q&A meetups, please make sure you text me 1-949-298-2905 to get notified when I'm in your city!

Key Moments:

[1:10] - Gratitude controls your perspective

[3:00] - Appreciate every experience

[4:20] - Say "thank you" for 30 straight days

[5:35] - Live in a world of "more than enough"

[6:55] - Focus on what you do have

[7:25] - Learn to love "no"

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