Mark Matteson

English Merchant ships were sinking in the 1800’s leaving London. It turns out they were overloaded with cargo and didn’t know how much was too much. In 1876, Samuel Plimsoll was commissioned to solve the problem. His solution was simple. Samuel employed three simple steps: “Show me a ship empty. Make a mark on the […]

Recently a friend of mine said to me, “The first time I heard you speak I was struck by your confidence; Combined with your humility, it was the reason I reached out to you. It’s a great combination.” Upon reflection, I determined there was one book that influenced that combination, the classic self-help book Think […]