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Stop Trying To Think Your Way Out Of Pain

We have been sold a myth: that better logic will fix bad…

<img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" class="avatar avatar-44 photo" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

By David Meltzer January 7, 2026

know your timing or stop investing

Know Your Timing Or Stop Investing Now

I coach entrepreneurs and athletes on money every day. My take is…

<img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" class="avatar avatar-44 photo" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

By David Meltzer January 6, 2026

three no rule protects success

Why My Three-No Rule Protects Success

Commitments are cheap. Follow-through is rare. As someone who has coached leaders…

<img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" class="avatar avatar-44 photo" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

By David Meltzer January 6, 2026

when dreams stall priorities win

When Dreams Stall, Let Priorities Win Instead

New year. Fresh goals. Cold water. As I step into 2026, I’m…

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By Gary Frey January 6, 2026

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Gratitude And Grit Build Movements That Matter

Gratitude gets a lot of lip service. But on a cold New…

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By Gary Frey January 3, 2026

house hacking smart first move

House Hacking Is The Smart First Move

If you’re young and single, your first real estate move should be…

<img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" class="avatar avatar-44 photo" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

By David Meltzer January 3, 2026

challenges as underused growth engine

Challenges Are The Most Underused Growth Engine

I’ve built my career on low-risk, high-reward moves. Few tools pack more…

By Justin Donald January 3, 2026

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Fire Full-Time Fat, Buy Capability Instead

I run leaner today than ever, and profits have never been higher.…

<img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" class="avatar avatar-44 photo" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

By David Meltzer January 2, 2026

outsmart your ego one minute

Outsmart Your Ego With One Minute

I have coached elite athletes, founders, and my own kids through the…

<img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="avatar avatar-44 photo ewww_webp" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-src-img="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" data-src-webp="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg.webp" data-eio="j" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/david_meltzer-48x48.jpeg" class="avatar avatar-44 photo" alt="David Meltzer" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

By David Meltzer January 2, 2026