EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 41 MIN
Begin With Belief | David Elkington
from BYU–Hawaii Devotionals & Speeches · host BYU–Hawaii
David Elkington shares an inspiring story about learning to ride a bike as a child, using it as an analogy for building momentum and overcoming fear in life. He emphasizes the importance of having faith, setting personal goals, and creating a mission statement to guide one's actions. He also introduces a practical system for personal growth, which includes sleep, spirituality, sound, sun, sweat, study, and social connections. Elkington encourages all to believe in their unique potential and take actionable steps toward their goals."Once you believe in God and your eternal nature, every decision you make has an eternal effect." _____David Elkington is the founder and CEO of Elkington Electric, an EV automaker developing the e1 electric sports car. He previously founded InsideSales.com and co-founded Silicon Slopes. He serves on multiple advisory boards, including at Utah Tech University and BYU, and is an active investor and adviser in tech and healthcare. Elkington has received numerous accolades, contributed to prestigious publications, and appeared on major TV networks. He holds a BA in Philosophy with minors in Business, History, Japanese, and Hebrew from BYU and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys running, skiing, hiking, and rock climbing and resides in Utah with his two children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/byu-hawaii-devotionals-speeches--6571006/support.Visit byuh.edu to learn more.
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David Elkington shares an inspiring story about learning to ride a bike as a child, using it as an analogy for building momentum and overcoming fear in life. He emphasizes the importance of having faith, setting personal goals, and creating a mission statement to guide one's actions. He also introduces a practical system for personal growth, which includes sleep, spirituality, sound, sun, sweat, study, and social connections. Elkington encourages all to believe in their unique potential and take actionable steps toward their goals."Once you believe in God and your eternal nature, every decision you make has an eternal effect." _____David Elkington is the founder and CEO of Elkington Electric, an EV automaker developing the e1 electric sports car. He previously founded InsideSales.com and co-founded Silicon Slopes. He serves on multiple advisory boards, including at Utah Tech University and BYU, and is an active investor and adviser in tech and healthcare. Elkington has received numerous accolades, contributed to prestigious publications, and appeared on major TV networks. He holds a BA in Philosophy with minors in Business, History, Japanese, and Hebrew from BYU and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys running, skiing, hiking, and rock climbing and resides in Utah with his two children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/byu-hawaii-devotionals-speeches--6571006/support.Visit byuh.edu to learn more.
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Begin With Belief | David Elkington
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