Escape 9 to 5
Escape 9 to 5
Podcast Description
Freedom, Agency and Meaning. Ever thought about ditching the regular 9 to 5 to chase what truly lights you up? I'm on this path to. This podcast is all about that leap of faith—no guides, no guarantees, just real stories from those brave enough to pursue a life beyond the ordinary. Join me as we uncover the untold journeys of dreamers and doers who are carving their own paths. Let's figure out this together.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of personal growth, career transitions, and the pursuit of meaningful work. Episodes cover various approaches to escaping traditional career paths, with examples such as Julian Treasure discussing effective communication, Nat Eliason on redefining success, and Mohan Sivaloganathan addressing burnout and mental health.
Freedom, Agency and Meaning. Ever thought about ditching the regular 9 to 5 to chase what truly lights you up? I’m on this path to. This podcast is all about that leap of faith—no guides, no guarantees, just real stories from those brave enough to pursue a life beyond the ordinary. Join me as we uncover the untold journeys of dreamers and doers who are carving their own paths. Let’s figure out this together.
Matthew Dicks returns to show us how far we’ve come—and how far storytelling can still take us. In this intimate chat, he shares:
A real-time founder pitch exercise
How to use AI (ChatGPT!) without losing your voice
The Homework for Life habit—now an app!
Tips on asking better questions
A playful Lightning Round
When we recorded: I was struck by how different—and deeper—this conversation felt compared to last year. It reminded me that the Escape 9 to 5 journey is about continual growth, reflection, and connection. I learned so much, and can’t wait for you to experience it too.
🕒 Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Hook
01:18 – Ice‑Breaker: “Two‑Minute Life Trailer”
05:22 – Rewind & Reflect: Since We Last Spoke
11:45 – How to Pitch as a Founder – Live Exercise
29:41 – Using ChatGPT to Enhance Storytelling
36:26 – What’s Homework for Life & New App?
44:00 – How to Ask Better Questions
49:39 – Lightning Round
🔗 Key Links– Watch last year’s conversation with Matthew → https://youtu.be/HWdh3wRo8o0?si=vb4IoX8HWh8ngZEi– 📚 Matthew’s book, Storyworthy https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37786022-storyworthy– ✏️ Homework for Life app (iOS) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/homework-for-life- Connect with Matthew: https://matthewdicks.com/
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