Building a Life Why I Started GiveLiveExplore.com: A Reflection on the Past 2 Years “A year from now you will wish you had started today.” –Karen Lamb A couple of Mondays ago was a special day. It passed by without much gravity. No fanfare or trumpets announced its arrival; no epic celebration kissed it bon voyage. I did, however, mention it in passing to my parents Written by Matthew June 16, 2014June 24, 2014
Career & Work Will Quitting Your Job Be a Mistake? Photo: “Life Passes By” by Tinou Bao “So, what’s it like in the real world? Well, the food is better, but beyond that, I don’t recommend it.” —Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin & Hobbes comics One of the most common questions I’m asked these days is Written by Matthew April 22, 2014July 27, 2017
Book Reviews How to “Jab” Like a Sneaky Old Vegetable Lady I read as much as I can while traveling. One of the reasons I keep reading is because of the way book themes seem to tie themselves magically to events unfolding before my eyes on the road. It’s weird and amazing. Last month, entrepreneur and social media whisperer Gary Vaynerchuk released Jab, J Written by Matthew December 20, 2013January 21, 2014
Travel Tales “Let the Boogie-Woogie Come Out!” 10 Lessons from a NYC Pop Up School “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” –Thomas Edison Last week I had the privilege of attending the 99U Pop Up School in New York City. Attending this event accomplished exactly what I imagined it would: the speakers inspired me, the topics reinvigorated me in my pursuits, a Written by Matthew September 27, 2013December 21, 2013
Book Reviews The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk "Social media relationships and personal relationships work exactly the same way— you get out of them what you put into them. You can’t buy them, force them, or make them into something they’re not ready to be." Hello book lovers! This week I’m introducing The Thank You Economy by Gary Written by Matthew November 5, 2012September 27, 2013
