Entrepreneur David Meltzer had to lose millions and strain relationships to realize his definition of success wasn’t making him happy or the man he wanted to be. To put things back in perspective he made the shift from an ego-driven mentality, to a life of service that’s connected to his Sports 1 marketing firm and his role with the Unstoppable Foundation. The author of Connected to Goodness shares why giving is worth much more than receiving on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. Impact Theory is proudly sponsored by: ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "IMPACT" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today at skillshare.com/impact Acuity Scheduling: Go to AcuityScheduling.com/impact to get 45-days completely free. Audible; Try Audible Free here: audible.com/impact SHOW NOTES: David shares the motivation behind giving out knowledge for free. [2:37] David talks about hitting rock bottom and the values he used to re-find his humility. [5:20] David and Tom discuss what hard work really means and ways to improve the way you do it. [13:57] David defines ego and how it hinders most people. [18:29] David describes how taking accountability for going bankrupt changed his life. [23:25] David breaks down the process of creating a plan to manifest your dreams. [30:06] David reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [38:45] QUOTES: “You might as well do as many good deeds as you can. Open as many doors, smile at as many people, hug as many people as you can, and then when you create your void of giving and service, ask big.” [12:30] “I believe in being more interested than interesting.” [15:02] “If you understand ego and you understand time, you can have faith to be of service.” [18:22] “The ego is the only thing that stands between you and what you want.” [19:22] “The worst thing you can do is try to please everybody and say yes to everybody. You're made by the people you say no to.” [38:10] FOLLOW DAVE MELTZER: WEBSITE - https://bit.ly/2L052wW INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2LfIRly TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2KZWo1b FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2JthVKm LINKEDIN - https://bit.ly/2uuTHdO YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2Lqr8oB BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connected to Goodness - https://amzn.to/2NVWVPU [1:05] Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business - https://amzn.to/2Ju6oKv [1:08] Illuminate - https://amzn.to/2NmokZU [24:16] Chicken Soup for the Soul - https://amzn.to/2uuUj36 [34:41] PODCASTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Playbook - https://apple.co/2FSk19u [1:15] COMPANIES AND ORGANISATIONS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Leigh Steinberg Sports Agency - https://bit.ly/2Lq9Asq [0:31] Sports 1 - https://bit.ly/2zLySA6 [0:35] Unstoppable Foundation - https://bit.ly/2LoABN1 [1:54]