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17 rules I break

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 8, 2017
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Last month, I wrote about my philosophy of rule breaking:If someone is breaking a rule, and the breaking of that rule hurts no one, always leave the rule breaker alone.…

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Read more about the article Compound interest to applied learning

Compound interest to applied learning

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 8, 2017
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I'm a proponent of incrementalism: Exceptionally small changes, reproduced over time, yield enormous results. Find a way to utilize five minutes of otherwise wasted time every day, and over time,…

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My children’s personal ten commandments are beautiful, heart wrenching, and completely applicable.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 7, 2017
  • Post category:Family/Religion

My kids were studying the Ten Commandments at Hebrew School this week. As part of the lesson, they were then asked to come up with some commandments of their own. My…

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Read more about the article Rachel Platten has it all wrong when it comes to truth and faith, and I have no idea why.

Rachel Platten has it all wrong when it comes to truth and faith, and I have no idea why.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 6, 2017
  • Post category:Music

Rachel Platten's  "Stand By You" is a lovely song that my kids enjoy quite a bit, but there's a pair of lyrics in the song that trouble me deeply and…

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Read more about the article Change happens slowly, methodically, and daily. Most people refuse to accept this.

Change happens slowly, methodically, and daily. Most people refuse to accept this.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 5, 2017
  • Post category:Productivity Tip

This is a perfect metaphor for change. Watch this video. When I work with people on affecting change in their lives - whether it's my fifth grade students or the…

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Increased degree of difficulty is not appreciated

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 4, 2017
  • Post category:The Writing Process

Writing a novel is hard enough. I really don't need this added nonsense. 

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Read more about the article Didn’t exist in 2005

Didn’t exist in 2005

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 3, 2017
  • Post category:Web/Tech

Twelve years ago, the world was without these 15 technologies. It was truly a different world not that long ago.iPhoneiPadKindleYouTubeUberPodcastsAirbnbAndroidGoogle MapsSpotifyMobile weather applicationsInstagramSlackSpotifyEvernoteSnapchatNestOculus

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RIP Uncle Harry

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 2, 2017
  • Post category:Family

My great Uncle Harry passed away this week. Yes, his name was Harry Dicks. Not even Harold Dicks. Straight up Harry. Growing up, I lived next door to Uncle Harry. He lived…

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Resolution update: May 2017

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 1, 2017
  • Post category:New Year's Resolutions

PERSONAL HEALTH1. Don’t die.Not even close to death this month. 2. Lose 20 pounds.I gained two pounds in May, mostly due to a schedule that kept me from the gym, bringing the…

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My friends know me better than I do. Also, my ophthalmologist doesn’t know me at all.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 31, 2017
  • Post category:Autobiography

I got in a fight with my ophthalmologist. More of a tiff, really.I hadn't been to an ophthalmologist in 20 years. The last time I went, I was given a pair…

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