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Stop Calling It Luck, Count My Failures

People love to label success as luck. They point at the win…

<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 December 17, 2025

stop is honest response fear

Stop Is The Only Honest Response To Fear

Fear hits fast. It shows up in the body, scrambles the mind,…

<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 December 17, 2025

speak up end business shame

End Shame In Business By Speaking Up

The cold water hits hard, but it wakes up truth. Here’s mine.…

<img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gary_frey-48x48.jpg" class="avatar avatar-44 photo" alt="Gary Frey" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

By Gary Frey December 16, 2025

shopping wisdom over money love

Money Doesn’t Buy Love, Shopping Wisdom Does

For a decade, I believed money bought love and happiness. It seemed…

<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 December 16, 2025

stop to win battle doubt

Stop to Win the Battle With Doubt

We all feel it. Doubt creeps in, and the mind races to…

<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 December 16, 2025

freedom gratitude over money power

Freedom Over Money And The Power Of Gratitude

Some questions hit like a spotlight. One simple ask can snap values…

<img loading="lazy" width="44" height="44" src="https://www.selfemployed.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gary_frey-48x48.jpg" class="avatar avatar-44 photo" alt="Gary Frey" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

By Gary Frey December 13, 2025

my honest trick for instant callbacks

My Honest Trick For Instant Callbacks

I live in sales, service, and relationships. Attention is the starting line.…

<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 December 13, 2025

persistence needs boundariesuse the three no rule persistence is often celebrated as a virtue in sales networking and professional relationships

Persistence Needs Boundaries—Use The Three No Rule

I’ve built a career on persistence. But persistence without boundaries wastes time…

<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 December 13, 2025

publishing book changes your business

Publishing a Book Changes Your Business

I used to roll my eyes when someone said life splits into…

By Justin Donald December 13, 2025