Author Archives: Matthew Arnold Stern
“One simple trick” to writing a great speech or story
As you browse Web sites, you’ve probably come across the “one simple trick” ad that shows you how to lose weight or save on car insurance. (The ad service I use may be displaying one now above this post.) There is a “one simple trick” that will help you write your next speech or story. …
More wisdom from Jim Rohn
Once again, the Jim Rohn newsletter brought me information I need at the time I needed it: We have all experienced the blowing winds of disappointment, despair and heartbreak. Why, then, would each of us, in our own individual ship of life, all beginning at the same point, with the same intended destination in mind, …
How stereotypes are created
In my novel Doria, I wanted to explore how societies get split apart and what can be done to bring people together. One of the things that divides us are the preconceived beliefs we have of each other — beliefs reinforced by stereotypes. The 20th anniversary of the L.A. Riots, along with recent events, remind …
Beyond a doubt
I subscribe to the Jim Rohn newsletter. Recently, I received an excellent article called “Facing the Enemies Within.” It lists ways of thinking that are enemies of our efforts to succeed. One of them is doubt: Sure, there’s room for healthy skepticism. You can’t believe everything. But you also can’t let doubt take over. Many …
Doria post on “A Few Words” Blog
Where did the words in my novel Doria come from? Find out in my guest post on Gwen Perkins’ blog, “A Few Words.“
