Matt Foster

@OU7P4ND3R3D @TolentinoTeach I'd say Sesame Street was the worst. Turning the disciplined, quiet and steady process of learning into Edutainment. Which then led to 1-1 screens. Now, every PD session for Edu, is about "our kids our different" ... "they don't have attention spans", etc.

@mafost @TolentinoTeach The data that has been givin to us the last 20 years was all lies tho, 1 on 1 screens was the worst thing for kids in the last 50 years!

Imagine earning a master’s degree, writing extensively about education, and spending countless hours learning to craft lessons — only to be handed scripted plans. Bruh. What are we doing?

@GoetingGoet @TolentinoTeach As much as I support the argument for scripted curricula, I too can't follow a script. I'm just not that type of thinker.

@mafost @TolentinoTeach I prefer my home rolled curriculum. I've never been able to do scripted, even in training. The most they could force me to do was use an index card. Everything else is on the fly. It's an art form.

Why Lead Magnets are Failing Small Businesses in 2026 mafostmarketing.wordpress.com/2026/03/19/why… #business #growth

Information is no longer scarce—it’s a commodity. If your lead gen strategy still relies on gating 'The Ultimate Guide,' you’re fighting a losing battle against AI. #smallbusiness

I just published Why Lead Magnets Are Dead (And What’s Replacing Them) medium.com/p/why-lead-mag…

And they use the quiet of half‑time to regroup, re‑envision, and return with clarity. Your next quarter is coming. What will you do with it?

The Mid‑Game Mandate A roadblock only becomes a failure when you treat it like the final buzzer. The resilient players — in leadership, in business, in life — aren’t surprised by the dip. They anticipated it. They budgeted for it. 1/2

Plan Your Half-time mafost.com/plan-your-half… #reflections

Planning Paralysis and Building for Flux mafost.com/planning-paral… #Leadership

The most successful businesses I worked with build for "Flux"—they create systems that allow for pivot and agility rather than just hitting a pre-set bullseye. 3/3

In both ocean crossings and product launches, rigid adherence to a "Plan A" can actually become a liability. 2/3

Planning Paralysis. A perfect roadmap is useless if the weather changes. mafost.com/drag-of-over-p… 1/3

Sailing teaches you that the "safe" harbor is where ships rot. In business, we amplify the fear of failure while ignoring the cost of missed opportunities. 2026 is the year for bold, calculated risks—the kind that scale brands.3/3

We often overestimate the risk of a new marketing channel and underestimate the risk of standing still. Given the current state of AI tools...2/3

Risk Amplification is Real, and it's Real Good At Being Undetected. 1/3

Most AI strategies fail because they rely on public, averaged data. To win, you need a "Navigator’s Mindset"—using your own first-party data as your unique compass. Don’t just follow the fleet; calibrate your own instruments. 2/2

In most things, a "good enough" plan is just a slow way to get lost. 1/2

@LJ198767 @JamesAFurey It tells you everything. Because life is about action. Doing. It doesn't matter what's "in your brain" if it doesn't equal execution and valuable output. #Education

@JamesAFurey Missing deadlines, getting grades, and consequences tell you nothing about what kids actually know and understand.

Schools spend a lot of time asking how to motivate students while systematically removing every reason they might need to stay motivated. Deadlines, grades, and consequences-- these are external motivators, but deadlines are flexible, grades are inflated, and consequences are rare. At that point, effort becomes optional. Motivation isn’t missing; it’s unnecessary.

The worst is standing at the top #SkyscraperLive