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Productivity tip #13: Own one belt.

By Matthew Dicks | January 11, 2015 |

A 99 year-old great grandfather offers 25 pieces of advice. My favorite is this one: Everyone has too many clothes. Wear what you have and quit buying more. I know many people who, if given the chance, would spend every weekend buying clothing. Many people. I also know too many people who actually spend every…

No electricity. No touch screen. No Internet connection. Just centrifugal force and joy.

By Matthew Dicks | November 5, 2014 |

The joy that a child can experience in a toy as simple as a top is something to behold. Or even a stick on a ribbon, operating on similar principles:

Walking an elephant at the mall is still fun

By Matthew Dicks | June 19, 2014 |

My son loves the iPad. He has complex machines that make sounds, trucks with dozens of moving parts, electric trains, musical instruments, arts and crafts, tools and sports equipment, and more. My son probably has more toys now than I ever had in my entire life. But I’m pleased to report that a simple wooden…