Matt Reid

Matt Reid

Supplements and Medication

I’m continually amazed at how many people fight the idea of medication so heartily. I’m also amazed at how many of these same folks will think nothing of spending a fortune on supplements, self medicate with copious amounts of caffeine, alcohol, or weed. …

What I learned from two great chefs and great bosses

Everything I do for organization myself and what I teach my clients is based on one very simple principle: Make it easier! Any structure that is complicated and cumbersome is not going work. It has to be simple, easy to follow,…

Last weeks of school feeling

So, the last few years I’ve worked like a madman to build my business particularly over the school year. And, about this time of year the last three or so years I have hit a wall. The first year I…

$5.61 to save my sanity

I won’t go into the thing that happened today that shook me a bit. But I was left a bit off kilter in the middle of my day. I knew that I wasn’t going to get anything done if I…

A pile is not a system!

I was Skyping with a client today and something came out of my mouth that I’ve never said before that stopped us both mid conversation. “A pile is not a system.” I think I’m going to trade mark that. It…

Making a 12 year old girl cry

I had a good day on today. One meeting 8 client hours, a quick break for a workout. A long day, but a good day. My last client that day is my youngest current client by a few years. She…

Deep thoughts by Matt Reid

… at least I hope they’re deep… I’ve been feeling more philosophical lately. Which I think is a good thing. My tendency is to try to manage life by nailing everything down tight. And, that works to an extent. I’ve…

How to Handle Follow Ups

So… you have a meeting with Dave. It goes well. Dave is interested in doing business with you, but he has to check with his bosses. What do you do? (This is a two part question, really. How do you…

Simple solutions

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. And, when I say “sometimes” I mean pretty much all the time. I’ve had a few clients lately have “issues” with taking their meds, either remembering to take them or remembering IF they…