matt, Author at Matthew Liberty

3 Things You Can Do Today To Be Happier

March 28, 2011 matt 811 Comments

Most people seem to think happiness is elusive and we know this by the words that come out of their mouths. Often times you’ll hear people say things like, “Why me?” or “Why can’t I just catch a break?” or “I feel like I am barely keeping my head above water”…I’ve said all these … [Read more...]

Capitalism & Accountability

March 23, 2011 matt 3 Comments

I’m a huge fan of capitalism, I think it’s more than fair that we live in a system in which you can win or lose based on your ability to innovate and create a customer base. If you are unable to do these things than you need to get a job working for someone else versus attempting … [Read more...]

Shut Up and Create

March 21, 2011 matt 12 Comments

"I must create a system or be enslaved by another man’s; I will not reason and compare: my business is to create." – William Blake I use to be very intrigued by the first part of the above quote…”I must create a system or be enslaved by another man’s”. It always struck me as … [Read more...]

Preventing Happiness

March 17, 2011 matt 4 Comments

Do you ever feel stuck? Do you ever tell yourself you can’t do something due to work, money, or family obligations? Does the car you own define who you are to others? If you sleep on a mattress on the floor are you a lesser person? If you haven’t purchased a new pair of jeans in … [Read more...]

Don’t Just Change, Change Drastically

March 16, 2011 matt 3 Comments

Change, whether forced upon us or chosen, is necessary more often than not. The times we currently live in are both troublesome and magical from my eyes. We live in a time of economic and housing troubles, as well as an educational system that is in shambles…and to top all of … [Read more...]

Find Your Open Doors

March 10, 2011 matt 1 Comment

If you're wallowing in self pity over the door that just closed on you, you'll never be aware of all the new doors opening for you. Put that in your pipe and smoke it! I wrote this comment on Facebook, and then an abbreviated (life in 140) form of it on Twitter…and I got a lot … [Read more...]