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Arnie Papp is the CEO and co-founder of My Stories Matter. Raised in Perth, Australia, he built startup operations across Asia-Pacific, later settled in Silicon Valley, and founded My Stories Matter after realizing how easily family stories and wisdom can be lost.
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The truth is, there are several very different options available, each with its own trade-offs in cost, effort, and quality. Understanding these options is the first step toward choosing the right path for you (or a loved one).
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Most people don’t struggle to remember their life, they struggle to know where to start. The truth is, almost everyone feels this way at the beginning. And the good news? You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a simple way to begin.
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Have you ever wondered how some people turn their seemingly ordinary life stories into mesmerizing tales that captivate readers from start to finish? I was once baffled by the same question. These writers seem to have a
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Family stories are the threads that bind generations together. They are the tales of the past that have been passed down from one family member to the next. The stories of love, loss, triumph, and tragedy define your fam
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If someone told you that you have a brother you never knew about your whole life, your reaction might be: “Whoa, no way!” That’s impossible.” “How come I never heard about this before?” “Hmm, that explains some things.”
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Father's Day is approaching, and there's nothing quite like a Father's Day Life Stories Book filled with personal memories to honor the remarkable man in your life. Recording your Dad's stories and memories is a thoughtf
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March 2nd is World Book Day, so now’s a perfect time to think about writing your memoir.
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Mother's Day is a special occasion to honor the woman who gave us life and love. One meaningful way to celebrate this day is to create a Mother's Day Memory Book filled with your mom's stories and memories. Imagine sitti
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Life moves fast between taking the kids to school, making that family thanksgiving buffet, running daily errands, and attending work meetings. Are there still goals you want to achieve, dreams you wish to realize? It’s n
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Whether you're trying to remember a special holiday, reconnect with a loved one, or simply preserve important life experiences, these techniques can help.
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Many teachers and counselors have taught the idea that there are distinct learning styles. You probably have heard of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles. Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences a
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Contrary to what you might think, grieving is not a linear or even a 5 stage process. There is no timetable for grief because not everyone copes with tragic events the same way. You deserve to find your unique way of gri
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Autobiographies are the most powerful thing you can write about yourself due to their unmatched intimacy. The reader is getting a firsthand account of your life. Autobiographies are particularly popular with readers as t
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Your adolescence may be more influential to your music taste than you think
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Most of us have caught ourselves saying something like: "Things were simpler back then." But why does this happen? And is it actually a bad thing?
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You likely have heard that memory fades as you get older. But how much of that is accurate, and how much is an illusion? Every year you get older, it feels like you go further down a path of irreversible oblivion, like A
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Work together to create a collective memory
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