Why Humility Builds Real Success

The Playbook With David Meltzer

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dylan Smith, a keynote speaker, educator, and entrepreneur whose journey through adoption, misdiagnosis, and dyslexia shaped his mission to serve others. Dylan shares how overcoming the odds taught him that humility is not a weakness but a strength, especially when building real connections. We talk about the difference between what people do and who they truly are, and how Dylan’s setbacks became the foundation for his leadership and impact. From teaching kids across the country to writing his first book, Dylan shows that persistence, perspective, and service can transform challenges into purpose.