Hi. I’m Matthew Canning.

I’m a technologist, leadership and execution strategist, engineering executive, founder of NoPlex.ai, and the author of Foundations of Execution, Never Forget Again, Master the Language of the Universe, and other works.

"Matthew's ability to connect with a diverse room full of people speaks directly to the focus of much of his work: the audience themselves. And it's that focus on the audience that allows Matthew's message to resonate with individuals from corporate and creative settings, from boardrooms to classrooms, for one simple reason — his is a message of self-focus and self-empowerment and all about becoming a better version of yourself, whoever you are."

— PATRICK WALLACE

ASSOC. DIRECTOR, CAMPUS CENTER AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, CAMDEN

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Foundations of Execution by Matthew Canning

Foundations of Execution

Your Bullshit-Free Guide to Accomplishing Absolutely Anything

  • You’re ambitious. You’re driven. You’re creative, believe in your vision, and know what you’re capable of. But like most, you often find it difficult to make progress toward the things you value.

    When it comes to accomplishing personal, professional, entrepreneurial, and creative goals, the world is bombarding you with bullshit guidance — coddling mantras of positivity and motivation devoid of practical action. Bullshit sounds good. Bullshit feels good. But bullshit will fail you in the long run nearly 100% of the time.

    No more bullshit.

    Let’s change tactics. Foundations of Execution won’t motivate you; it will give you the tools you need to execute despite the lack of motivation that will inevitably befall you. It won’t train you to abstain from excuses; it will give you the tools to strip all power from the excuses that will inevitably bubble to the forefront of your consciousness. It won’t argue the same tired case for self-discipline and convince you to work against your nature; it will show you how to circumvent your nature when it undermines your interests.

    As shockingly simple as it may seem, three behaviors tend to separate those who struggle from those who consistently execute on their goals; and by the time you’ve finished reading this book, you’ll have mastered all three. You’ll come away with repeatable habits that address not just how you tackle complex undertakings, but also how you think, behave, and approach problems in all aspects of your life. It’s an irreverent, philosophy-first, whole-self approach to execution that will change you forever.

    Paperback & Kindle

    181 Pages

 

“I'm learning from it - a lot about myself…your style is different than what I'm used to reading in development books and it really hooks me.”

— Matt L.

“It’s like P90X for developing focus and good habits.”

— Phil B.

“I stick to my weekend blocked time, and if I find spare time, I use that. I'm really enjoying the process.”

— Russell B.


In addition to Foundations of Execution, I’ve written a series of nonfiction books and articles on execution strategy, team/personal organization, and niche productivity topics, served as editor/reviewer of several technical works and textbooks, and contributed content to a wide range of media outlets, including WIRED, Fast Company, and Foundr.

Creative Leadership

Employing a creativity-driven approach to leadership, I've spent my career building world-class organizations, products, and processes, advising startups, consulting on academic curriculums, and working with established leadership teams to help bring about operational and cultural change.

Matthew Canning Speaking Engagements

Speaking & Events

I'm passionate about connecting with engaged audiences, and I've addressed groups at conferences, universities, and companies across the world.

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