"Life is not lost by dying; life is lost minute by minute, day by dragging day, in all the thousand, small, uncaring ways." --Stephen Vincent Benet

I've always been the kind of person who wants to limit mindless, activities that keep me as a consumer, on the sidelines, a watcher. I prefer to live a more active and creative life. I feel good about the day when I've contributed to the world--whether by weeding my garden, walking the dos, writing a blog entry, or coaching a client.

Today I'm talking with Matthew Dicks. Matt is a bestselling novelist, nationally recognized storyteller, playwright, communications consultant, award-winning elementary schoolteacher, humor and advice columnist, minister, wedding DJ, and professional public speaker. He has won bucket-loads of Moth GrandSLAM story competitions and, together with his wife, Elysha Dicks, created the organization Speak Up to help others share their stories. 

Earlier this month, his latest book, the inspirational and practical "Someday is TODAY was published!

In this interview, we talk about the book and the concepts he lays out to help us move forward in our creative lives. A few of the concepts we cover are..."Homework for Life", "Your 100-year-old Self", and getting better by making terrible things. 

When asked about his legacy, Matt believes that "Hardwork will overcome talent every time."

You can get more Matthew Dicks, his storytelling, and his inspiration...

Website: https://matthewdicks.com/

Blog: https://matthewdicks.com/blog/

Check out his video about "Someday is TODAY" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmXt7ap5RKo

Google Matthew Dicks on Youtube to hear some of his stories, and see him on the TED and "The Moth" stages! For example here are two to get you started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7p329Z8MD0 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3J4Q5c1C1w

Books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2854932.Matthew_Dicks

You can buy his books in ALL the places...