About Matthew Muddiman
From poverty to shotgun wounds, I am a survivor. I’ve been married to my wife, Pam, for 44 years. Together, we raised five successful children and have four beautiful granddaughters. I’ve traveled to 35 states and over 125 cities around the world. I was able to retire from my first job at Compaq at 49, thanks to their merger with Hewlett-Packard 17 years ago. Since then, I’ve been the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a financial consultant, supporting the owners and investors of five different companies.
I want to be a positive, encouraging example to those who think there's no hope to fulfill their dreams. I open my story with some key principles that I have lived by. Follow them, create your own, and decide to do something different that will change for the better the environment you are in today.
Choices Have Consequences
In America, there's a 56% chance of exiting poverty after one year. That chance drops to 13% after seven years. I want to inspire those bogged down by statistics that you can do anything you put your mind to. You get to decide your life.