From Success to Significance: Building a Life & Legacy That Matters | Episode 436 [Part 3 of 3]
Release Date: 07/21/2025
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info_outlineBuckle-up boys & girls. Today we are talking about building massive success and significance in your life. This is Part 3 of our series on the 4 S’s (Survival → Stability → Success → Significance). And today we’re diving all the way in on that 4th and final stage — the one we’re all ultimately striving for: Significance.
So let me ask you a question: Have you ever tasted success but still felt something was missing? Maybe you were a bit empty or you knew you were made for even more. Like you were doing “the thing,” but your soul was craving something even deeper? If that’s you, I feel you — and today’s episode is going to light you up. I’m talking about how to go from success to living a life of true fulfillment, legacy, and impact. This is for the coach, entrepreneur, parent, or high performer who’s ready to align their business, life, and divine-calling into one powerful, purpose-driven mission.
Here’s specifically what I’m coaching you on today:
- Why success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure.
- How to deepen your WHY and evolve your purpose as you grow.
- My 5 signs you’re operating at a significant level.
- The Legacy Flywheel:
o Vision Expansion
o Team Empowerment
o Exit Strategy Planning (Check out www.DavidSeitter.com/Assessment for more on this). - My personal story of working with LaDainian Tomlinson and the moment I
realized success wasn’t enough. - The 4L Legacy Lens — the framework I use for fulfillment:
1. LOVE: Are your relationships thriving?
2. LEADERSHIP: Are you mentoring the next generation?
3. LIFESTYLE: Are you living fully in health, energy, and time?
4. LEGACY: What are you leaving behind that matters most?
Finally — I’m challenging you to carve out time and write your Significant Statement.
This is your declaration, your manifesto for who you are and the impact you’re called to
create.
Friends, this episode isn’t just about building success — it’s about building a life of maximum significance. It’s for the business owner who feels stuck. It’s for the coach who’s craving deeper fulfillment. It’s for the parent, leader, or visionary who knows they were created for more. This episode is your permission slip to dream again… to go from “What’s next?” to “I’m doing it.” It addresses mindset, legacy, impact, systems, team, and what it means to
truly live aligned with your divine calling. Remember, your life matters. Your voice matters. And what you build now — in your purpose, your business, your relationships — is what creates your legacy. So let’s get to work. Let’s move from success to SIGNIFICANCE…and let’s do it NOW!
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Quote to remember:
“Success becomes significant when your business aligns with your divine calling.”
“Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure.”