A Little Birdie Told Me...: A Journey to Find Hope Happiness and the Wings to Fly

When Matthew Papuchis a father of three on the cusp of his fortieth birthday found himself unemployed for the first time in more than 25 years he battled self-doubt as he looked for hope and happiness-and a new job-amid a global pandemic. During this trying time while continuing to pursue new career paths he discovered the hope and happiness he was seeking in an unsuspecting place-nature paths. And via an unsuspecting source-birds. Little ones and big ones and the preserves parks and wildlife refuges they called home all within miles of Matts house in Plantation Florida.He discovered by exploring a relatively unknown world and taking the time to think and reflect while in search of those hidden gems he found peace clarity and himself. Matt also learned lessons that apply to everyday life. Each chapter focuses on one lesson including those on perspective and positivity. Above all he learned to never lose hope in the possibilities that are out there for himself and all of us. The book will make you laugh cry and leave you with nuggets of wisdom and inspiration as you learn what the little-and big-birdies told him.Advanced Praise for A Little Birdie Told Me...This inspiring book has something for everyone. Matt has masterfully and seamlessly weaved his story into life lessons some provided from the difficult part of his journey. A Little Birdie Told Me... will resonate with bird lovers baseball fans and all those in between. - Tim Kurkjian New York Times Best-Selling Author and Major League Baseball Analyst for ESPNA Little Birdie Told Me...is a book that offers inspiration and valuable learnings for all readers including business leaders and those who want to become a more empathetic and understanding executive. The lessons Matthew shares during his journey of self-reflection are relatable and applicable to all of us and I recommend this book to fellow hoteliers parents and citizens of the world. -Hervé J.L. Humler Chairman Emeritus The Ritz-Carlton Hotel CompanyA delightful read - Matt has such an easy way with words. He skillfully weaves important life lessons around his newfound passion for birds discovered during the pandemic lockdown. We can all relate to the wise lessons in this book and laugh at some of the amusing experiences Matt shared. By the end of this book you will feel like you and Matt are old friends. - Peter G. Kaestner Worlds No. 1 eBirder with 9294 Species ObservedA Little Birdie Told Me... is an absorbing set of life lessons forged from a journey through nature and self-reflection. Whether in crisis or calm this book demonstrates the power of being more fully attendant to naturally occurring beauty tranquility and majesty. If youre ready to venture down an insightful path to peace purposefulness and success its time to step into this book. - Joseph Michelli PhD New York Times No. 1 Best-Selling author of books like Stronger Through Adversity The Airbnb Way and Leading the Starbucks WayA Little Birdie Told Me...is not about COVID los