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Bringing a Film To Life

Thoughts and reflections on writing, directing, producing, and starring in my first short film.

Mar 22, 2021

Bringing a Film To Life

Mar 22, 2021

Navigate Airline Travel Like A Pro

Tips, tricks, and must-have travel items for your next adventure.

Oct 13, 2020

Navigate Airline Travel Like A Pro

Oct 13, 2020

How to Have a Conversation with a Vegetarian

How we get our protein, and other questions answered.

Oct 5, 2020

How to Have a Conversation with a Vegetarian

Oct 5, 2020

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5 Simple Things Freelancers Need to Include in Client Contracts

A letter of agreement is necessary… but it doesn’t need to be big and scary.

Aug 20, 2020

5 Simple Things Freelancers Need to Include in Client Contracts

Aug 20, 2020

Taking Jobs You Love Vs. Jobs That Pay

“To labor in the arts for any reason other than love is prostitution.” — Steven Pressfield, The War of Art

Oct 4, 2019

Taking Jobs You Love Vs. Jobs That Pay

Oct 4, 2019

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The Startup

Do You Really Like the “Work” of Your Job?

What are you doing? What do you REALLY want to be doing? If the answer isn’t the same, reevaluate.

Sep 27, 2019

Do You Really Like the “Work” of Your Job?

Sep 27, 2019

6 Lessons from Improv that Apply to Relationships

Here are lessons and takeaways from the world of improv — from listening to handling conflict — that apply to relationships.

Sep 20, 2019

6 Lessons from Improv that Apply to Relationships

Sep 20, 2019

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Better Marketing

Why Do Brands Keep Dropping Vowels?

From Flickr to MNDFL to The Weeknd, brands are selling off vowels like an alternate reality version of WHL F FRTN.

Sep 13, 2019

Why Do Brands Keep Dropping Vowels?

Sep 13, 2019

Life Is About The Journey, Not The Destination: An Analysis

We won’t truly understand the journey until we’ve taken it… but let’s try.

Sep 6, 2019

Life Is About The Journey, Not The Destination: An Analysis

Sep 6, 2019

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The Startup

7 Ways To Motivate Yourself When You’re In A Slump

With GIFs from “The Departed” that I deemed appropriate. Why “The Departed?” No idea. But it’s fun!

Aug 30, 2019

7 Ways To Motivate Yourself When You’re In A Slump

Aug 30, 2019

Stop Trying to Be Successful

Thoughts (and quotes) on happiness, realizing goals, and what defines “success.”

Aug 2, 2019

Stop Trying to Be Successful

Aug 2, 2019

6 Iconic Things You Didn’t Know Started As Marketing Campaigns

Some marketing campaigns have influenced our lifestyle to the point they’ve shifted the entire culture. And you probably didn’t even know.

Jul 26, 2019

6 Iconic Things You Didn’t Know Started As Marketing Campaigns

Jul 26, 2019

Show Up When It Counts

What separates the rockstars from the amateurs

Jul 19, 2019

Show Up When It Counts

Jul 19, 2019

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Better Marketing

10 Fonts You Should Stop Using Immediately

Arial, Impact, Papyrus — really?

Jul 12, 2019

10 Fonts You Should Stop Using Immediately

Jul 12, 2019

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Better Marketing

Case Studies in Bad Marketing Jargon You Should Never Use

Real examples of terrible agency “About Us” pages

Jul 5, 2019

Case Studies in Bad Marketing Jargon You Should Never Use

Jul 5, 2019

7 Acting Lessons That Will Make You More Successful

From defining goals to taking big risks.

Jul 2, 2019

7 Acting Lessons That Will Make You More Successful

Jul 2, 2019

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The Startup

When Is It Okay (and NOT Okay) To Work for Free?

If you’re a freelancer, you’ll likely get asked to offer up your services pro bono. Here’s when you should (and shouldn’t).

Jun 21, 2019

When Is It Okay (and NOT Okay) To Work for Free?

Jun 21, 2019

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7 Ways To Maximize Productivity When Working From Home

Hint: Consistency is key.

May 31, 2019

7 Ways To Maximize Productivity When Working From Home

May 31, 2019

“Make Good Art.” Lessons on Business and Living an Artistic Life

Takeaways from writer Neil Gaiman’s prolific 2012 commencement speech.

May 24, 2019

“Make Good Art.” Lessons on Business and Living an Artistic Life

May 24, 2019

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The Startup

What I Learned from Musical Improv

Have you ever had that dream where you’re standing on stage and people are expecting you to sing but you don’t know the words?

May 17, 2019

What I Learned from Musical Improv

May 17, 2019

Matt Williams

Matt Williams

I’m a freelance designer and actor who writes about all sorts of things pertaining to life, business, art, and more. http://mattwilliamscreative.com

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