**Guest: Matthew Dicks, bestselling author and storyteller**

"Storytellers are people who are self-centered in a positive way." Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, podcaster, and a 59-time champion storyteller who teaches storytelling to individuals, companies, and universities. Hearing him say, "My assumption is no one likes me, no one wants to listen to me, I have to find a really effective way to grab their attention and hold it at all times," made me realize how hard it is to tell a good story and how important it is.

I recently finished reading his book *Someday Is Today*, where he shares his journey of finding meaning in life after an almost fatal car crash and being robbed at gunpoint. Matthew's insights on managing life and his passion for teaching, despite never leaving the 9 to 5 life, are truly inspiring.

In our conversation, we talk about how Matthew's story highlights the importance of being a better storyteller no matter what we do and how every one of us should say YES a bit more to life and opportunities! Matt also mentioned that he “never feels any stress.” His calm and soothing demeanor made this conversation a truly enjoyable experience.

Learn more about Matthew Dicks:

https://matthewdicks.com/