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“Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character for it will become your destiny.”
― Matt Morris, The Unemployed Millionaire: Escape the Rat Race, Fire Your Boss and Live Life on YOUR Terms!

“the past is important to learn from, but not to live in. The future is important for your direction but not to be so consumed in that you can’t enjoy the present.”
― Matt Morris (1), How To Live In The Present Moment - Let Go Of The Past And Stop Worrying About The Future

“Add Pauses Every good storyteller knows that a pause can do so many things. It can heighten the tension of the scene, or simply allow the audience to absorb the information given to them, or give the listener an opportunity to laugh or respond back with a “Really?”, “Oh my gosh”, or “No way!”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Positive thinking needs to be a daily practice. It will not happen overnight, but rather it needs to be a conscious effort of being aware of your thoughts and statements to determine if they are coming from a negative or a positive place. Being consciously aware of your thoughts is the first step before it can enter the unconscious mind and become a habit.”
― Matt Morris, Positive Thinking: How To Stop Worrying and Start Living An Awesome Life

“Do not cross your arms across your chest because you will appear closed off, annoyed, and non-receptive to what the other person is saying”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Women are more likely than men to engage immediately in emotionally stimulating conversations because instinctively women are usually more connected with their emotions.”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“How To Spot A Liar And since we are already talking about lying, you must know that there are a number of ways to spot a liar. Among the most obvious are in their smile and through eye contact. Experts would say that a genuine smile is impossible to fake. Everyone knows how to smile for the camera, and perhaps this is also something we use when we greet other people. But a genuine smile is different because the emotion shows in a person’s eyes.”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Generally, you don’t want to begin conversations with “Why” questions because, as mentioned before, they have a tendency to put people on the defense. It”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“As you’re creating your story, think through where you’d want pauses. Try to put yourself in the listener’s shoes–if you were the listener and you were being told your story, where would you want pauses?”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“The fastest way to connect is to find something in common and let that thread flourish. Similar interests are the easiest and most effective way to develop rapport or a connection.”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“The point of an exemplar is not that he or she is to be emulated, but that this person, in virtue of being farther along a path you aspire to go down, somehow understands you better than you understand yourself—at least at the beginning.”
― Matt Morris, Superheroes and Philosophy: Truth, Justice, and the Socratic Way

“your boss at work, or your spouse, or a group of college students via YouTube?”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Stories can and will elicit emotional responses and are excellent ways to break the ice and immediately connect with one another.”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Test it out and see what happens. Most importantly, have fun with it!     Chapter 5: What Our Bodies Are Really Saying Talk is cheap. Actions”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Words are powerful, so add visually descriptive adjectives to the story. For example, if you're talking about a fruit you had for lunch, you could say, "Today I had the most delicious strawberries. As I bit into one, I could feel the juices squirting out," or”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“NOT to compliment people on their physical features (unless you are completely genuine) because people will often see it as though you just want something from them–and it is often interpreted as you either want to sell them something or have sex with them.”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“The present is waiting for you to jump in and absorb. Relax, take a few deep breaths, and clear your mind. Experience what it is like to live life in the present moment. For the next 7 days, remind yourself to be present. Start today by taking everything a little slower so that you can fully embrace each activity. When you sit, take notice of the surface you’ve chosen to sit on. Is it soft, squishy, rough, or hard? As you eat, taste the foods as if you are tasting them for the first time. Allow your curiosity to run free. When your thoughts shift to the past (and they will), shift your focus on how you’re breathing and how you’re feeling in the moment.”
― Matt Morris, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: How To Live In The Present Moment, 2.0 - Let Go Of The Past & Stop Worrying About The Future

“being yourself”; however, the more you smile, the more natural it will feel and eventually if you do it enough, it will become a habit (which takes”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Rehearse your story. You do not want to confuse the audience with your movements. A classic technique to master body language is by practicing in front of the mirror. Nowadays it’s also common to use a video camera or a smartphone to record yourself, watch the video, and then make adjustments.”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“You want to connect with someone on an emotional, physical, and spiritual level.”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“1. Get a Story If you don’t already have a story, or at least something in mind that you want to expand upon, then grab a pen and paper and let’s get you unstuck with some quick brainstorming. On the paper, write 5 categories: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Then fill in the blanks to one or all of these questions: -         If I could do anything right in this very moment, I would_____ -         If I could travel anywhere tomorrow, I would go to________ -         The thing that makes me laugh most is __________ -         To me, TV is _____________ -         When I was (pick the first number that comes to your head), I thought a lot about ______________. -         Today I learned ____________. Next, answer the 5 category questions to assist in creating a story (e.g., Who was there?) These are a few examples of things that will get you started with creating and telling stories. If you already have your own brainstorming style, then of course you can go ahead and do that.”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“How to Start a Conversation With”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Everyone loves genuine compliments, and people love receiving gifts. I”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“When a storyteller can relate a story to the audience, it causes listeners’ ears to perk up. The”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“It can sometimes come off as an insult or judgmental, like you are trying to put them down. For”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Whatever your reason is for talking to someone, be sure you are “mostly” honest and genuine because people (especially females) can see through lies. They”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Also, questions are an excellent way to get a listener tuned in. They get the listener curious about your story. “Have you heard of…?” or “Do you know what happens when you…?” or “What’s the difference between…?” After opening or initiating a conversation, a story must follow.”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“you begin a statement by saying, “I’m curious, (fill in with your question)”, then the person will be more likely to openly share.”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“Opinion Openers We all have opinions and we enjoy sharing them. That is why opinion openers can be excellent conversation starters. Opinion openers are always best when they are something you are genuinely curious about and want another person’s perspective. Here are some examples: 1.    What do you think of this restaurant? 2.    Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus? 3.    What do you think of Harley-Davidson motorcycles? 4.    What do you think of people who drive a Ferrari? 5.    What does happiness mean to you?”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone

“If this happens, then the listeners’ ears will shut off and they might start daydreaming about”
― Matt Morris, Do Talk To Strangers: A Creative, Sexy, and Fun Way To Have Emotionally Stimulating Conversations With Anyone