I Want Less in 2026
This morning, as I enjoyed my coffee and scribbled thoughts on the pages of my journal, I penned the sentence, “In the new year, I’m hoping for more.” The words stared at me from the page. It was an honest…
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The Decade Challenge | What Will You Accomplish in Ten Years?
Ten years ago, there was a small startup in San Francisco running a beta test on their new transportation app. The idea was simple. Provide a way for people to drive other people where they need to go. It was…
The Power of Reflection | Rediscovering Who You Are
Regretting the past and reflecting on it are two drastically different things. One is laced with guilt and shame while the other is overflowing with wisdom and hope. You see, the past can give you hope, but you can’t hope…
A Reader Asked Me Three Very Difficult Questions. Here Are My Answers.
A listener named Annie sent me an email and asked me where everything at www.mattham.com began. Then she asked me three very challenging questions: What were your thoughts? What did you struggle with? What answers have you found? After giving…
I Am Here: Strength in Reflecting on the Past
This post is a story that highlights the purpose and premise of my eBook, I Am Here. I hated running and I hated the gym. They always gave me a feeling of inadequacy. Team sports had always been my forte:…
Rethinking December
What does December represent for you? Stress. Anxiety. Busyness. Worry. Regret… Hope. Anticipation. Celebration. Generosity. Joy… As much as I’d like to admit that my list resembles the second list, there’s a little of both around our house. December provides…