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Test of 3 Matt Havens

The Test of Three

It’s not an outrageous statement to say we’ve become polarized.  Whether it’s driven by a 24-hour television cycle, social media, or your next door neighbor’s conspiracy theories, there’s a lot of “either/or” going on. You’re either Republican or Democrat. You’re either too young to understand or too old to know better. You’re either right, or

5 Lessons Learned While Turning

5 Lessons Learned While Turning 40

A few weeks ago, I hit the big 4-0.  As others have told me, it’s either the beginning of the end, the beginning of the greatest chapter in life, or as my Mom put it, “I’m perfect and I love you.”  Thanks Mom! Personally, 40 felt exactly like the previous 9 birthdays.  My back hurts

Journaling tips

Five Lessons Learned from Journaling for a Year

I’ll admit it.  It feels a little cliché to talk about journaling during the New Year’s timeframe.  It feels like everyone already does it, has done it before, or started journaling on January 1st determined to make this year the year! My goal isn’t to convince you to journal.  Instead, I want to share what

Want vs need

What Do You Really Need?

I’m not trying to brag, but last week was a pretty big milestone in my Millennial life-journey. At 38 years old, I moved back in with my parents!!  Finally!  I’m now living the life every Millennial dreamed – a life devoid of rent, responsibility, and accountability! Well, that’s not exactly the case. A few months

They need you

They Need You

“You make me feel safe.” On a recent family camping trip to the Eleven Points River in southern Missouri, my wife Megan and I learned an important lesson.  Sometimes, all they need is YOU.  Your presence can be enough. This trip was an annual camping trip we do with my wife Megan’s family.  While I

Leaving a Clean Wake

Leaving a Clean Wake

In a recent podcast interview, I spoke with Michael Harvey about his journey to Chief Strategy Officer at Corra.  The full conversation is worth a listen, but it was his story about traveling the world for four years with his wife and two children on a 40ft. sailboat that has had me rethinking what it

How does cancel culture affect your business

What Does Cancel Culture Mean for your Business

Thankfully, I’m not a celebrity.  I know the money and fame sound tempting, but becoming a celebrity brings with it a host of negative consequences most of us wouldn’t want to deal with consistently (see:  paparazzi).  And I won’t even get started on what it takes to get in shape to play an Avenger superhero. 

Feat video human

Make Your Business Human

I’ve launched my new website and theme around the premise of Making Business Human.  But what does that mean?  Check out this quick video and you’ll see!