Gratitude journal: The life-altering surprise visit

• Post author:Matthew Dicks
• Post published:February 28, 2012
• Post category:Gratitude Journal

My wife brought my daughter to school today for a surprise visit, appearing about five minutes after the final bell had rung to end the school day. I can’t tell…

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I am not a Starbucks zombie.

• Post author:Matthew Dicks
• Post published:February 28, 2012
• Post category:Food and Drink/Marketing and Publlicity

I recently read in the Harvard Business Review that Starbucks seeks to train its customers at nearly the same level as its employees. This is why a Starbucks cashier will…

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The positive, vicious circle of weight loss

• Post author:Matthew Dicks
• Post published:February 28, 2012
• Post category:Idea

When trying to convince a friend who wants to lose weight that exercise (not diet) is the most important part of any weight loss plan, I explain that exercise initiates…

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Sesame Street is better with friends. A whole lot of well organized, hyper-attentive friends.

• Post author:Matthew Dicks
• Post published:February 28, 2012
• Post category:Family

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