What Losing $100M Taught David Meltzer About Self-Worth, Faith & True Success

What does it take to lose everything, rebuild your life from the inside out, and become one of the most influential voices in abundance, mindset, and service today?

In this powerful episode of Elevate Wellness, Lisa D. Murphy and her husband Mark Murphy sit down with David Meltzer—Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute, former CEO of the legendary Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency (the inspiration for Jerry Maguire), globally recognized entrepreneur, investor, and one of the world’s top business coaches.

David has been honored as Variety Magazine’s Sports Humanitarian of the Year, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and serves as Executive Producer of Apple TV’s 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours, as well as Entrepreneur’s #1 digital business show Elevator Pitch. His work has been featured across books, films, and television—World’s Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich, and Netflix’s Beyond the Secret.

His mission? To empower over ONE BILLION people to be happy.

David opens up about the deeply personal stories behind his transformation: growing up in scarcity, chasing wealth to buy his mom a house, becoming a multimillionaire in his early 30s, losing everything—including his identity—and rebuilding through faith, humility, behavioral alignment, and a renewed commitment to service.

Together, Lisa, Mark, and David explore the emotional realities of success: worthiness, receiving, shame, self-sabotage, forgiveness, and the discipline required to live in a world of more than enough. You’ll hear the unseen story behind his collapse, the intervention from his wife that saved his life, and the mindset that now inspires millions worldwide.

This conversation is a masterclass in abundance, resilience, emotional strength, and spiritual growth—delivered with honesty, heart, and hard-earned wisdom.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How David Meltzer went from scarcity to abundance—and why mindset was the bridge

• The truth about losing $100 million & rebuilding from zero

• Why “everything happens slowly, then all at once” in both success and collapse

• The pivotal moments that forced David to confront himself

• The difference between giving, receiving, and feeling worthy

• Why so many people reject help—even when they desperately need it

• How to build behaviors aligned with your divine direction

• The importance of being “interested, not interesting”

• What really happens at VIP dinners, masterminds & community gatherings

• How the Napoleon Hill Institute is modernizing Think and Grow Rich

• Why your ability to receive determines your capacity for abundance

• How to shift from “I’ll be happy when…” to “I already am—what’s blocking it?”

• Why humility, forgiveness, and daily alignment are the keys to lasting success

CALL TO ACTION (CTA)

What part of David’s journey spoke to you the most?

Comment below and share your biggest takeaway from this extraordinary conversation.

To learn more about David’s mission, events, coaching, and new book, connect with him using the links below.

LINKS & RESOURCES

FOLLOW DAVID MELTZER

Website: https://dmeltzer.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/

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