It's hard to put a description on Matthew Brackett. Just as a small example: he can conduct conferences in any one of three languages. He came from a small town in New England, but he has worked in leadership, educational, and consulting roles in Italy, Ireland, England, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico. He served as a chaplain in the United States Navy. He is a certified coach and speaker who has completed graduate and post-graduate degrees in theology, counseling, and leadership from universities in Rome, Chile, and Pennsylvania. In an age of specialization, Matthew serves effectively as a sort of human Swiss Army knife. We had a fascinating conversation about what led him from that small town to engage a big world, and how he now uses the challenges he faced in life to help others face their own challenges.
Among resources we discussed:
The many resources Matthew shares
You will want to bookmark those and come back—he is getting ready to launch a course that will help you to live your values and value your life.
In addition, you can get the first scene of Donn’s new book that is on the verge of publishing. No obligation—see if the story grabs you! Here’s a bit about it:
When Skye Jackson starts her new job at the hospital, she wants nothing more than to fit in. But she makes a startling discovery—she can communicate with comatose patients in a way no one else can. At first doubting her own sanity, Skye finds herself helping doctors understand their nonverbal patients better.
But as Skye tries to make sense of her strange talent, she faces skepticism and lack of understanding. When her conversations are misunderstood, she fears she could lose not only her job but her own sense of reality. Worst of all, Skye begins to doubt herself. With no one to believe in her unique ability, Skye may betray her true potential, at the cost of her life.
Medium Well is a story of self-discovery, perseverance, and learning to accept unconventional strengths. It explores what happens when one must believe not just in inexplicable events, but in one's own ability to rise above limitations, both external and internal. If you enjoyed the books Still Alice and The Vagrant, you will love Medium Well.
You can catch the video replay of our conversation with Matthew Brackett at any of the following channels, with audio versions available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack.
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The Alignment Show Ep. 52 with Matthew Brackett