Matt's Words of Wisdom
Why I'm Leaving YouTube
Date: November 15, 2014. Location: Montreal, Canada.Age: 23I was four months out of college. Looking for answers. Wanting to risk it all.At the time I lived in a small studio, half of which was...
Be Selfish
Prior to departure, flight attendants always give the same instructions.They show passengers how to fasten their seatbelts. They point out the emergency exits. And then they explain what happens if...
A Lesson From The Happiest Man In The World
A few years back I was scrolling through one of my favorite blogs, Humans of New York.Humans of New York was created by photographer Brandon Stanton. Stanton has spent the...
My First Company
Seek Discomfort Black Friday Drop is currently live here! If you order today you get 2 free flags with your purchase. Thank you for all the love and support, it doesn’t...
Nobody Wins
If you don't have empathy for the other side, then you've already lost. If you don't understand your opponent's point of view, then you're bound to repeat the same mistakes.If...
The Truth Behind Ammar
There’s a story behind every person.There’s love, pain, suffering, hope, loss.The whole spectrum of the human experience.To learn and listen to the full stories of other humans is what creates...
What It Takes To Heal
To go out you must go through. When you struggle with depression or anxiety it’s like looking at the entrance of a dark, treacherous forest in the middle of the...
You Don't Want To Miss This
I’ve been writing this newsletter for three years. When I meet those of you who read it, I get the same feedback every time… You enjoy hearing about what happens...
"Ammar's Been In An Accident"
“Ammar’s been in an accident.”I’ve always been afraid to hear those words.My best friend loves adrenaline. He loves pushing his mind and body to the limits. He loves freedom.I’ve always...
Today, Your Life Changes Forever
August 13, 2011. Day 1. I’m 19 years old in my college dorm room in Montreal. I’ve never felt more confused in my life. I’m questioning reality. I don’t know who I...
It's Time To Move On
Ozan Varol is a wunderkind. At the age of 38 he’s lived many lives. As a college student majoring in astrophysics at Cornell, he served on the operations team for...
Just Show Up
Monday July 13, 2020 I roll out of bed and I’m hit with another wave of anxiety and depression. These past six months have revealed glaring chinks in my armor. ...
