The Engine of Matt Todd

You can let go of your expectations in life, but you may be letting go of more than you bargain for.

Life is a beautiful creation, but don't assume all of the pieces have to be laid down in a certain order.

Nothing beats getting your license, until you look at a map.

A message from one of the greats, and me too. 

Leslie Smith is an MMA fighter, labor advocate, and kombucha brewer. She has a career in fighting that spans decades and is transitioning to become collective bargaining advocate. She has always been a voice for the under represented, having traveled to the pipeline protests in the freezing winter to fight big oil and many more. She was wonderful to speak with. Enjoy!

It's hard to imagine us easing back on technology as it improves, but you should take a look at electric razors. They may be the brakes on this whole thing.

Lorraine and Jen are parents in the SRVUSD and also run the Back In School Safely SRVUSD Facebook group. They have been working nonstop to keep the parent involvement high and content on point. It was wonderful to speak with them about what they're going through as parents and concerned adults trying to give our community better. Enjoy!

The entirety of the cabin can be overwhelming, but then again, so is everyday.

My cabinet maker friend set me straight without a laser level.

Jessica Aguirre is an NBC Bay Area news anchor. She is an Emmy award winner for her professional work and mother of two. Her career in journalism and news spans decades, and it was tremendous to speak with her. Enjoy!

The collective actions of thousands is never more obvious than when looking at these, and ants do it, too. 

Ann Katzburg is the president of San Ramon Valley Education Association. She has been guiding the teachers through potential strikes and other difficult spots for years and is at the forefront of the conversation with returning to school. It was great speaking with her. Enjoy!

Being committed is a powerful thing, but you actually don't become empowered. 

The infinite complexity of modern life may lead you to wanting simplification, but if we simplify things enough, we're like a kite with no string.

Bob Hammer produces Have a Ball foundation and golf tournament. Tiffany Stuart is a premier business owner and leader in employment placement at Dynamic. Ralph Barsi is a world class sales coach in the Bay Area. This went deep. Enjoy!

It's painful to admit, but most improvements in life are completely pointless, and it's your fault.

Laura Bratt is a candidate for Board of Education for SRVUSD. She reached out to me to request a chance to dive into a recent forum response. As always, it was a pleasure. Enjoy!

Scott Roberts is the 6th and final candidate for the SRVUSD Board of Education. He is a long time resident, family man, and commissioner in San Ramon. His insights, experience, and perspective were wonderful to hear. Enjoy! https://votescottroberts.com

After experiencing enough, I've realized these two are more closely aligned than you think.

There are different stages in life, and one tool box won't address the problems in them all. 

I reached out to all Zone 2 candidates for Board of Education after the debates and offered a follow up interview to address specific questions or issues that have come to light. Greg Marvel reached out and took me up on my offer, which still stands for all candidates. It's much shorter and jam packed with direct info and questions. Enjoy!

Shannon Mundelius is a public elementary educator. She's a reading specialist and has great insights into the issues facing the board of education, teachers union, and families. It was a pleasure speaking with her. Enjoy!

Dave Fong is a 41 year Danville resident, husband, father, grandfather, town commissioner, and incredible businessman. He has an incredible endorsement list and after speaking with him, it's clear why. I greatly appreciated my time with, and you will, too. Enjoy! https://fongfordanvillecouncil.com/about-dave

It's easy to romanticize nature, but we come from the same world.

Wanting to avoid the cold pool doesn't mean you'll be happiest if you do. We have to find the difference.