David Meltzer: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life | The Hopeaholics Podcast

David Meltzer: How Gratitude Can Change Your Life | The Hopeaholics Podcast   In this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, David Meltzer shares his incredible journey from making hundreds of millions of dollars, losing it all, and rebuilding his life through faith, gratitude, and purpose. As the Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, David discusses how timeless principles from Think and Grow Rich transformed his mindset and mission to empower over a billion people to be happy. He emphasizes the importance of non-negotiable habits—like prioritizing health, family, and faith—and explains how these consistent actions anchor his success. David dives deep into the concept of "divine detours," seeing life’s obstacles as opportunities for growth and greater alignment with a higher purpose. With raw honesty, he reflects on the life-changing moment when his wife and mother gave him an ultimatum: the day he stopped trying to change was the day they would cut him off. He credits their tough love and his commitment to constant self-improvement for his ability to rise again. Throughout the conversation, David challenges the stigma around wealth and generosity, arguing that you can only give as much as you have. His message is clear—keep trying, embrace divine timing, and never let failure define you. This episode is a compelling reminder that with faith, persistence, and a willingness to change, it’s possible to rebuild and live a life of true abundance. #thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #sobrietyjourney #MyStory #RecoveryIsPossible #Hope #wedorecover  Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics  Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics  https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch:  https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction.  Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com  Timestamps: 00:02:10 – David’s Mission to Empower a Billion People 00:03:33 – Becoming Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Foundation 00:05:04 – How Think and Grow Rich Changed a Life 00:07:07 – Balancing Purpose and Impulse Control 00:08:31 – The Power of Gratitude and Why It’s Hard 00:13:29 – Why Pushback Means You’re Making an Impact 00:17:49 – The Infinite Loop of Giving and Receiving 00:20:53 – Asking for More Without Guilt 00:23:18 – Understanding Divine Detours and Timing 00:26:09 – The Importance of Non-Negotiable Habits 00:30:31 – How His Wife and Mother Saved Him 00:31:13 – “You Can Never Fail If You Keep Going” 00:27:32 – How Non-Negotiable Behaviors Fueled His Comeback 00:28:26 – Writing Down Values to Stay Aligned 00:32:21 – The Importance of Pushing Through Failure