Summary

Welcome to The Playbook, hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, author and keynote speaker David Meltzer. On the podcast you’ll find a mix of interviews, Q&A, fireside chats, keynotes, and exclusive conversations with the most influential CEO’s, sports icons, and successful entrepreneurs who share their personal and professional play-by-play of the “what”, “why”, and “how” to achieve anything you set your mind to.
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Episodes
  • Shortening The Distance Of Resistance

    Shortening The Distance Of Resistance
    Apr 17 2026
    In today’s episode, I talk with Hamed Mazrouei, founder and CEO of Milagro, about navigating the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship. I share how non-negotiable habits like sleep, health, family, and time management create stability, even when everything else feels chaotic. We discuss shortening the “distance of resistance,” learning to manage reactions to setbacks, and why aligning mindset, heartset, and handset is key to long-term success. I also reflect on losing over $100 million, rebuilding with greater faith and wisdom, and shifting from chasing outcomes to focusing on consistent behavior that creates a happy, healthy, and wealthy life.
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    18 mins
  • The Pressure Of Early Success

    The Pressure Of Early Success
    Apr 16 2026
    In today’s episode, I sit down with former basketball prodigy Schea Cotton to talk about Manchild, the documentary built around his rise, setbacks, and everything he learned along the way. We get into how being labeled “the next big thing” can distort your mindset, why mentorship matters when praise gets loud, and how faith, family, and resilience shape long-term success. Schea opens up about mental health, including a moment that nearly ended everything, and how he now meets kids where they are by asking a simple question: where does it hurt? We also talk about purpose, discipline, and why the journey matters more than the outcome.
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    25 mins
  • Why Happiness Comes Before Achievement

    Why Happiness Comes Before Achievement
    Apr 15 2026
    In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Carlo Blanco, who works with high-level leaders to eliminate stress at its root and restore clarity under pressure. We talk about how mindset shapes success, why happiness is not something you earn later, and how uncertainty fuels anxiety in a world flooded with information. I share how I lost everything while chasing the wrong identity, and what it took to rebuild with purpose, faith, and daily practices that create real fulfillment. We also get into the power of surrounding yourself with the right people, taking action over analysis, and redefining success as enjoying the consistent pursuit of your potential.
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    24 mins
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