Podcast #825: Tactics and Mindset Shifts for Making the Most of Life

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Matthew Dicks is a man of many hats. He is a writer, storyteller, communication consultant, and a schoolteacher, among other things. He has developed a series of strategies to help him excel both in his professional and personal life.

Matt discusses these mindset shifts and tactics in his new book Someday Is Today, 22 Simple, Practical Ways to Propel your Creative Life. He shares them with us on the show today, explaining why you should think in minutes and be an eagle instead of a mouse. You should also practice deliberate incuriosity and do your best to always act like a decent person. Matt and I discuss the importance of flossing in the shower, and why restaurants that prepare guacamole right at your table is a bad idea.

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Matt's previous AoM podcast appearance: Episode #462 - How to Tell Better StoriesAoM article: The 7 Habits - Begin with the End in mindMatthew sharing the story of being robbed AoM article: Possibilities In Spare Moments

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Brett McKay, welcome to the latest edition of The Art of Manliness Podcast. Matthew Dicks is a man of many hats. He is a writer, a communications consultant, and a school teacher, among other things. To excel both in his professional and personal life, Matt developed a series of strategies to help him become more creative and productive. These can be applied by anyone who is looking to make the most of their life. Matt wrote about these mindset shifts and tactics in his new book, Someday Is Today. 22 Simple Actionable Steps to Propel your Creative Life. He shares them today with us on the show, including why it's important to think in seconds, to be an eagle instead of a mouse, to practice in curiosity, and to always act as a decent person. Matt and I discuss why you should floss while in the shower, and how restaurants who make guacamole right at your table show the folly of creating a new thing. Check out the show notes on aom.is/someday after the show. Welcome back, Matthew Dicks.

Matthew Dicks: I appreciate you having me. I appreciate it.

Brett McKay (interviewer): We had you on our show a few year ago to discuss your book Story Worthy. It's about telling better stories. You're an expert storyteller and a math Grand Slam champion, plus you have a brand new book. The book is not just about storytelling. It has many great stories. But it's called Someday Is Today : 22 simple and actionable ways to propel your creative life. You wear many hats. You are a storyteller. You're a novelist. You're also an elementary-school teacher. But you have also managed to become the productivity expert for creative types. How did this happen?

Matthew Dicks: Because I stand in front of a lot of people, whether it's to tell stories, talk about my books, or deliver keynotes, the Q&A section is always there.