MB297: What’s the Key to Happiness—Success or Significance? – With David Meltzer

What will make you happy? Yes, money gives us the freedom to retire early and spend our days on a beach somewhere. But it doesn't take long to realize that a fulfilling life requires purpose and meaning. That the end goal is not success but significance.  Bestselling author and Top 100 Business Coach David Meltzer is the cofounder of Sports 1 Marketing and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, the agency that inspired the film Jerry Maguire. David is also the executive producer of the television series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours and host of The Playbook Podcast. His life’s mission is to empower one billion people to be happy. On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, David joins cohost Garrett Lynch and me to explain what he learned from his biggest failure, describing the abundance mindset he used to bounce back from losing $100M. He shares his daily habits for achieving success and fulfillment, challenging us to adopt an attitude of gratitude and prioritize what really matters. Listen in for David's insight on reframing failure and learn to engage in the consistent, persistent pursuit of YOUR greatest potential! Key Takeaways  What David learned from losing $100M and going bankrupt When you appreciate what you have, it grows More than enough of everything for everyone David’s quest to empower over 1B people with happiness Teach gratitude, forgiveness and accountability Help people prioritize and apply their WHY David’s daily habits for achieving next-level success Take daily inventory of what you want  Know your what, who and how Know your now (priorities, non-negotiables) Clear any interference between you & God Why David builds his calendar around 5-minute coaching Leads to productivity, accessibility and gratitude Prioritize discussion around what really matters How David’s definition of success has changed over time Used to be defined by bank account Now consistent, persistent pursuit of potential Connect with David Meltzer  David’s Website Email [email protected]  The Playbook Podcast Resources  Review the Podcast on Apple [Text CONTEST to 66866] Learn More About Michael’s Mentoring Program  Get Tickets for Deal Maker Bootcamp  Join Michael’s Deal Maker Certification Program Uganda Counseling and Support Services  Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank 2 Minute Drill Office Hours with David Meltzer  Game-Time Decision Making: High-Scoring Business Strategies from the Biggest Name in Sports by David Meltzer  Connected to Goodness: Manifest Everything You Desire in Business and Life by David Meltzer with Harrison Lebowitz Bob Proctor Michael on Facebook  Michael on Instagram  Michael on YouTube  Apartment Investor Network Facebook Group  Podcast Show Notes