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Dave Lukas - Lessons for Hannah450: Lessons For Hannah - Humble and Hungry
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven’t listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I’m going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don’t hesitate to send it over to us at [email protected]. We’d love to share it. This week’s Lesson for Hannah Hannah, I want to talk to you about something that separates the good from the great—not just in business, but in life. It’s the ability to stay humble and hungry—no matter how successful you become. It’s about choosing to be a lifelong learner. Let me explain. I’ve met some very successful people in my life—millionaires, billionaires, world-class athletes, innovators, and leaders. And if I had to pick one quality they all seem to share, it’s this: They never think they’ve “arrived.” No matter how far they’ve come, they continue to learn. They read. They listen. They ask questions. They remain curious. And they stay grounded—humble in spirit and hungry for growth. On the flip side, I’ve also seen some incredibly talented people plateau or even fall backward because they thought they had it all figured out. They stopped learning. They stopped listening. They became…comfortable. And comfort, as I always say, is a great place to visit—but a dangerous place to live. So what does it really mean to stay humble? It means recognizing that you don’t know everything—and that’s a good thing. It means being open to new perspectives, willing to admit when you’re wrong, and grateful for the people who teach you something—whether they’re a mentor…or a stranger on the street. Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less—and creating space for growth. I’ll tell you a quick story. There was a time early in my career when I was on a bit of a hot streak. I’d had some business success and honestly…I started thinking I was pretty sharp. Then I had a meeting with a mentor—someone older and much wiser than me—and he just lit me up (in the best way). He said, “Dave, success can be a trap if you let it go to your head. Don’t confuse achievement with arrival. The moment you think you’ve made it is the moment you stop moving forward.” That hit me hard. And it was true. That conversation reminded me to always carry that beginner’s mindset—to stay open, curious, and teachable. Now let’s talk about the other side of the coin: hunger. Being hungry doesn’t mean being desperate. It means you’re driven. Motivated. You wake up every day with a desire to improve—even if it’s just by 1%. It means asking questions like:
You don’t need to compete with others—you just need to compete with yourself. The hungry version of you is always looking to be better than you were yesterday. And here’s the thing…hunger and humility work together. Hunger drives you to grow. Humility reminds you that there’s always more to learn. Together? They are an extremely powerful combination. So how do you live this out? Let me give you three quick ways to build a lifestyle of humility and hunger:
Hannah, I want you to go after your dreams with everything you’ve got. I want you to be confident and brave and bold. But always--always—stay humble and hungry. Because the world doesn’t need more people who think they know everything. The world needs more people who keep learning, who keep growing, and who lift others up as they climb. That’s the kind of person I know you can be. And that’s the kind of legacy I hope you carry forward. So wherever you are when you hear this—whether you’re 16 or 60—I hope this lesson stays with you. Stay humble. Stay hungry. Keep learning. The world is better when you do. I love you, Dad 
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