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Read more about the article Building your nest egg via optimism

Building your nest egg via optimism

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 22, 2022
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I love this graphic so much. As a relentless proponent of optimism for so many reasons. There is a chapter on cultivating optimism in my new book, "Someday Is Today."…

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Growing golfers! And storytellers!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 21, 2022
  • Post category:Uncategorized

More than 16 years ago, my friend, Tom gifted me a set of golf clubs that he purchased at a yard sale for $10. He tossed them into the back…

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Incompetent friends

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 20, 2022
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Am I a jerk to think that it's hard - and maybe impossible - to have an incompetent friend? If you know for a fact that your friend is terrible…

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Charlie read “Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend”

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 19, 2022
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Charlie read "Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend" last week. He began reading it at school after checking out a copy from the library. We have copies of the book here…

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Read more about the article Like father, like daughter

Like father, like daughter

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 18, 2022
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I write letters to my children. Then I stick those letters in envelopes, affix stamps, and mail them to the kids. It's fun to get mail, even if it's from…

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Storyworthy has launched at last.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 17, 2022
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I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my brand new company, Storyworthy, and my very first online course: Storytelling For Business If you're a person looking to tell stories for…

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Sonia and The Simpsons

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 16, 2022
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Elysha and I had tickets to see Supreme Court Justine Sonia Sotomayor speak last night at the Connecticut Forum. I had actually surprised Elysha with the tickets last month. When…

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Best compliment a storyteller can receive

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 15, 2022
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Someone sent me this message about a story I have posted on my YouTube channel: "Love this story. Didn't know where it was going but was with you every moment.…

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My surprisingly numerous super powers

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 14, 2022
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Here is a list of my superpowers. I may have more superpowers than these, of course, but I am not yet aware of them. I've vomited just twice in my…

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Read more about the article Pro-tip: Kindness

Pro-tip: Kindness

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 13, 2022
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Be kind whenever possible. Of course. Also, here's a pro tip: It's almost always possible to be kind. Or stay silent. Unless the person is super jerky, of course. Or…

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