How One Author Helps People Punch Worry In The Face

Mitch Matthews likes to say that he has the best job on the planet. His job description: help people “dream, think and do.”

An internationally recognized speaker, author and podcaster, Mitch is the rare combination of storyteller, coach and strategist. Whether he’s speaking to an audience of thousands or interviewing a guest for a podcast, Mitch connects with people young, old and everywhere in between.

We sat down with the Des Moines-based author to learn more about his book, podcast, brain science and how he helps people “punch worry in the face.”

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Expand Beyond Your Pins

Link Pinterest followers directly to your about.me page to connect them to your full story. 

Pinterest allows you to keep track of new ideas, projects, and inspiration by saving them on shareable boards. The interactive nature of Pinterest allows people to discover your pins by searching for similar interests.

Your Pinterest page may receive many views by people who don’t necessarily know a lot about you, but share your interests. Linking your about.me page to your Pinterest bio not only gives people a deeper glance into the pinner behind your boards, but also gives like-minded people the opportunity to connect with you.

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Introducing: Intro For Windows

Intro is now available for all major smartphone platforms.

With over 65,000 downloads to date, Intro is gaining momentum and we’re excited to offer it to the Windows community. Our free Intro app is now available to download on iOS, Android, Windows and Apple Watch devices.

Intro converts your about.me page into a digital business card that’s easily shareable with your new contacts. Intro is a highly visual tool, with an elegant design that allows you to make a great impression on people you meet.

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The Secret To Getting Your Emails Noticed

An elegant, sleek email signature is at your fingertips.

At about.me, we believe that each email you send should be as unique and valuable as you are. With the high volume of emails sent each day, it can be easy to get deleted or fall to the next page of an inbox. We created our email signatures to give you a simple way to personalize your emails and help you get noticed.

Our most popular email signature adds a thumbnail image of your about.me page to the end of your email and links directly to your page.

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Tips For A Standout Photo

A powerful photo shows personality, comfort and confidence.

With these 5 tips, you’ll be well on your way to achieving all 3.

1 – Be deliberate. 

Although most great photos convey an air of spontaneity, it’s important to schedule a photo session and think critically about photo logistics. Make sure you plan your shoot when you can get great light. If you want your photo outside, consider taking a photo in the early morning hours around sunrise and at the magical hour before sunset. Besides timing, you’ll also want to determine how you want your face framed. For your about.me page, a horizontal photo works best with your face off-center.

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7 Quotes To Read Every Tuesday

Motivational quotes aren’t just for Mondays.

Tuesdays we all need an extra push. On Mondays we write to-do lists, vow to focus on health and fitness, and set ambitious goals for the week. Tuesday morning, the reality of a full week ahead sets in and we start to wonder how realistic our Monday plans will be. For those of you that need an extra dose of inspiration from people like Steve Jobs or a push to think outside the box, we bring you our Tuesday quotes.

We’ve selected 7 of our favorite Backstory quotes from our about.me community to help you power through the Tuesdays.

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Create Your Story With Medium

At about.me, we look for new ways to help you create your story.

We believe your about.me page should celebrate you as your story grows. By adding SoundCloud to your page you allow people to discover your music and by creating a Backstory you share your personal and professional aspirations. Now you can showcase your writing through Medium.

Medium is a free platform that allows you to write and publish your stories. With Medium, you create amongst others who can help you by editing your work and writing comments. By adding a link to your Medium profile on your page, you give viewers direct access to your published works.

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How To Elevate Your Instagram

Instagram allows you to share your life in snapshots with friends and users around the world. You create your story with photos of a recent adventure, lunch with a friend, or a breathtaking view. But what if you want to move beyond the visual?

With about.me, you can tell your full story. By adding a link to your about.me page in your Instagram bio, you’re giving your followers insight on latest thoughts posted your blog, where you grew up, your passion for wind surfing, and more. Let about.me be the place where your followers can dive into more about who you are, what you love, and the little things that make you, you that might not make it to Instagram.

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How to Get Your Music Discovered with SoundCloud

Whether you’re an aspiring rapper, opera singer or an EDM producer, SoundCloud is one of the best places to store, share and spread your music online.

When you embed a Soundcloud track into your about.me page, you can put your music into the ears of every person that visits your page.

Embedding a SoundCloud track on your page is super easy. All you have to do is enter the URL of the song or set you want to showcase on the “Embed” tab of our new Editing Tools, and it shows up right at the top of your bio for everyone to see.

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3 Ways Travel Enhances Your Personal Brand

Whether you’re traveling in a new city or taking a few months off to explore the world, travel is an exciting way to open your eyes, develop new connections and build your story.

For nomads and new explorers alike, here are three ways that travel can help you enhance your personal brand.

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