Have we met?
I’m Matt Ouimette (pronounced “we‑met”).
I’m curious about how things work, how we learn, and how we can get better. This is where I share what I’m learning, what I’m building, and what I’m figuring out along the way.
A few things about me
Florence
A semester abroad that started a lifelong travel habit.
539
Marriott lifetime nights. My proudest stat.
2013
The year I started writing. 30,000 visitors later, maybe we’ve met.
Selected writing
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The Second Net
One of the greatest runs in the history of basketball and the stranger who gave me my first job.
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Why I Turned My Bookshelf Into a Website
Why I turned my bookshelf into a website and how it helps me get more out of every book.
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Compound Self-Improvement Yearly with the 5% Rule
A simple system for getting a little better every year.
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Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance
Your employer defines the work. Only you can define the life.
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Translate Criticism into Improvement
What Kemba Walker and Adam Grant taught me about craving feedback.
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The Sixth Man
A watch from a close friend, and what UConn’s 2014 title run meant after losing him.
Say hello
Whether it’s a project, a question, or a good book recommendation, I’d like to hear from you.
Make each other better.