Episodes

What Skills Make a Good Coach? Just like there are myriad types of coaches, there are also a variety of skills that make them great. Some common skills of effective coaches include: Taking their “leader as coach” role serious...

David Isaacs, UFC Co-Founder and Advisory Board Chair for American 7s Football League, sits down to discuss the launch of the A7FL’s 8th season, new innovations coming to the league, as well as how he’s applying lessons from ...

Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board of Cirque du Soleil, shares some of the most valuable insights gained from his decades as CEO of Cirque, which can be found in his new book Balancing Acts: Unleashing the P...

The people who live in this world are those who see their past, present and future as being more than enough. They are grateful, and they are forgiving. They see opportunity around every corner, allowing them to say, do, thin...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Jen Wong, COO of Reddit, shares her thoughts on: [2:03] - How to build your dream career, regardless of where you go to school [4:00] - The drawbacks of always seeking the “right answer” in t...

Don't focus on the outcome or destination. Once you attach your emotions to an outcome, you immediate start creating resistance towards your goals. Just focus on enjoying the consistent everyday, persistent without quit, purs...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Ryan Ellis, CEO of TravisMathew Apparel, shares his thoughts on: [1:32] - How one realization about his capabilities as a basketball player led to leading the nation in three-point percentage...

For today's episode, I took some of my favorite questions from my #BYOQ Live Q&A session I hosted on Friday for my weekly free training. I try to host one of these at least once a month, so if you want to come ask me some que...

Jesse Mecham, Author and Founder of You Need a Budget (YNAB), sits down to discuss the four strategies that will empower anyone to take control of their financial well-being, as well as how to eliminate some of the stresses t...

Joe Sanok, licensed counselor, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Thursday is the New Friday, provides insights on how the 40-hour workweek became popularized, as well as why that hundred-year-old approach needs to be quest...

Becoming who you aspire to be is a journey that you’ll be repeatedly tempted to abandon. Understand that quitting your pursuit of your potential, is the only thing that will ensure you are unable to achieve it. Tweet me your ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Forrest Griffin, Vice President of Athlete Development for the UFC and former UFC light heavyweight champion, shares insights on: [2:02] - How the UFC Performance Institute is giving athletes...

Today's episode is from a Twitter Spaces event I was a part of with Bapes Clan last week. I am going to tell you my thoughts on the metaverse and NFTs, and the one thing you need to figure out before you invest in either one....

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Stephanie Linnartz, President of Marriott International, shares her thoughts on: [1:09] - Why their recently announced Marriott Design Lab will drive innovation within the hospitality industr...

The basis of my love for others is simple: I have faith in something bigger than myself. I believe that there is something out there that loves me more than I love even my wife and children, it keeps me protected and promoted...

You wouldn't listen to the same bad song over and over again would you? If it feeds you, feed it. If it bleeds you, cut it out of your life. Tweet me your takeaway from today’s episode @davidmeltzer Email Me! david@dmeltzer.c...

Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, Founder and CEO of WatchMojo, sits down to discuss how a strong desire to solve problems constructively taught him to create value for others, as well as how the vision and mission of WatchMojo have evo...

Today's episode is one of the best stories we have ever heard on The Playbook, so I needed to share with all of you that haven't heard Mike's story yet. Make sure you go back and check out the full conversation with Mike and ...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Denzel Perryman, Pro Bowl linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders, sits down to chat about: [:28] - The impact that Ray Lewis has had on his playing style and mindset [3:34] - How he’s learned t...

This choice, choosing to detach from an outcome, can seem extremely conflictual, and it is hard for people to understand. One of the common questions I get is this: “How do you have goals yet remain detached from an outcome?”...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Peter Tuchman, The "Einstein of Wall Street" and the Most Iconic Stock Broker at the NY Stock Exchange, discusses: [1:15] - The role that gratitude and kindness play in achieving success in b...

Simply put, sales is a process to ultimately reach an agreement or understanding where all involved see the vision as beneficial. No matter what we are selling to others, whether it is a product, service, company, or yourself...

On this episode of #ThePlaybook , Adam Burke, President & CEO at Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, shares his thoughts on: [:35] - The economic impact of hosting the Super Bowl in Los Angeles [5:07] - How the mix of “ol...

Bob Proctor changed my life. Seeing him on stage impacted me in so many ways, it made me realize exactly what my life’s mission was, to empower others to empower others. One of my greatest mentors will be missed. I love you B...