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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 7 MIN

Stop Saying “I'll Be Happy When”

from The Playbook · host David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com

In today’s episode, I share the lessons I’ve learned about giving, parenting, and the power of asking for help. I talk about the eye-roll moments with my kids, the challenge of being generous without feeling worthy of receiving, and how too many kind people live in a zero-sum mindset. I break down what it really means to live in the infinite loop of giving and receiving, and why asking for help is one of the most faithful, courageous things you can do. From navigating teenage attitudes to redefining wealth and service, this is about shifting from “I’ll be happy when” to “I’m happy for the sake of.”

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