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Read more about the article I performed in front of Hannibal Buress

I performed in front of Hannibal Buress

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 4, 2025
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I spoke at a conference in Victoria, Canada, last month. It was an extraordinary three days spent with some of the most accomplished and fascinating people I've ever met. I…

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Read more about the article Please don’t be mean to your kids

Please don’t be mean to your kids

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 3, 2025
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Over the last week, I've overheard three different sets of parents yelling at their children in public, and in each case, the parent sounded like a monster. "You're nothing but…

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Read more about the article My TikTok adventure

My TikTok adventure

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 2, 2025
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You never know what might happen when you listen to experts. Back in August, I met a man named Tuan Le at a conference in Victoria, BC. I actually met…

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Read more about the article Resolution update: August 2025

Resolution update: August 2025

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 1, 2025
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Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and occasionally seek help and advice from readers who are willing to offer insight, ideas, and…

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Read more about the article One day…

One day…

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  • Post published:August 31, 2025
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This book by Omas Akkad is not about the current political climate in the United States, but it might as well be based on the title, which was initially a…

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Read more about the article Matt writes every day.

Matt writes every day.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 30, 2025
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An email written by my friend, Jeff: ___________________________________ Matt, For the longest time, I've had the note at my desk. It reads, "Matt writes every day." It's meant as inspiration.…

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Read more about the article Go walking. Perhaps while weighted down like a mule.

Go walking. Perhaps while weighted down like a mule.

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  • Post published:August 29, 2025
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A post from Fabián's Journal. When in doubt, Go for a Walk 04 Jul, 2025 Walking won’t solve everything. But it won’t make anything worse. That’s more than you can…

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Read more about the article Some really dumb speaking advice

Some really dumb speaking advice

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 28, 2025
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Someone told my client that you shouldn't become emotional onstage when speaking or performing because it denies the audience an opportunity to feel things for themselves. My client thought this…

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Read more about the article First day of school again!

First day of school again!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 27, 2025
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Today is my 26th first day of school. In a couple of hours, I will meet my next batch of 21 students. This will bring my grand total of students…

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Read more about the article “You can do it, Duffy Moon”

“You can do it, Duffy Moon”

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 26, 2025
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My friend, Kaia, and I were sitting at a picnic table beside a lake, struggling to gain access to a Google account. It was making us a little crazy. It…

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