The Ripple Effect
How to Radically and Contagiously Enjoy Your Life!
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“This is my story. I want to share with you how I went from being withdrawn to speaking out, from timid to adventurous, from pitiful to powerful, and from depression to being enthusiastically excited for each day! I am not saying that it’s a bad thing if you have a withdrawn personality, but for me, I was taught that I was worthless and I wasn’t free to be myself. However, my life was radically changed at the Central PA Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar where I learned that I don’t have to judge myself through other people’s eyes and that we all can enjoy being ourselves.
In this book I will share my journey. I will take you to the deepest, darkest, and most painful times in my life. I will show you how I went from being at rock bottom to climbing to be on top of the world in hopes that you will also get addicted to being high on life, and that you will let that buzz allow you to live your life to its fullest and accomplish all that you desire. You absolutely can do this!”
– Matt Hockney, from the Introduction
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This is my story. I want to share with you how I went from being withdrawn to speaking out, from timid to adventurous, from pitiful to powerful, and from depression to being enthusiastically excited for each day! I am not saying that it’s a bad thing if you have a withdrawn personality, but for me, I was taught that I was worthless and I wasn’t free to be myself. However, my life was radically changed at the Central PA Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar where I learned that I don’t have to judge myself through other people’s eyes and that we all can enjoy being ourselves.
In this book I will share my journey. I will take you to the deepest, darkest, and most painful times in my life. I will show you how I went from being at rock bottom to climbing to be on top of the world in hopes that you will also get addicted to being high on life, and that you will let that buzz allow you to live your life to the fullest and accomplish all that you desire. You absolutely can do this!
- Matt Hockney, From the Introduction
Matt’s book, which is really a manual for living a blissful life, will be read over and over again by its readers.
- Geeta Novotny, Award-Winning Singer and Actor
I guarantee not one person left unchanged after Matt’s inspiring [message] on anti-bullying.
- Brendan Brown, DHS Assembly Attendee
The wisdom and maturity that comes from this young man is inspiring.
- Kathryn Davis, WVIA-TV Producer
His presentation gave inspiration to everyone who heard it, including me.
- Carol Foley, CLeW Chairman for Central PA HOBY
About the Author
If the highest level of education comes in the form of adversity, Matt Hockney has earned his Master’s Degree by overcoming it. Matt is committed to inspiring young adults to celebrate what makes them unique and how sharing their virtues will add value and inspire growth within communities. He is a relevant leader who is able to connect from the stage and instigate a meaningful conversation with his audience that fosters a community of inclusion and acceptance.
Effective presenters are able to understand and relate to their audience; Matt Hockney can relate better than most as he has overcome being both a bully and a victim. Most victims of bullying escape the concrete jungles that many high school campuses have become only to never to look back, in hopes of suppressing those deep and painful memories. Matt Hockney has decided that enough is enough and it is time for a relevant voice to stand up and commit their virtues to cultivate tolerance and celebrate diversity.
This work is extremely personal to Matt and allows him to inspire others through sharing his own experiences. Bullying is a complex and convoluted issue, and there are always multiple victims. Research shows that effects from bullying during a person’s adolescent years will have a dramatic impact on mental health later in life. Matt has studied these issues thoroughly, but more importantly, he has lived it. His passion for eradicating bullying on school campuses and his critical thinking program entitled “Stand up, Stand Out, Be Outstanding” has garnered him national attention. He has a positive and contagious personality, and students immediately connect with his candid yet enthusiastic style. Matt’s background as an Eagle Scout has instilled in him a philosophy of always being prepared. Hugh O’Brian, TV personality and founder of HOBY, personally encouraged Matt to share his message with as many schools as possible. Now Matt has started sharing his message with students around the country with tremendous success. Collaborating with Matt will prepare your students to recognize, communicate, and stand up against exclusion. If you are interested in bringing Matt to your school or community, please check out his website at www.matthockney.com.