Less Noise, More Focus: A Post-Holiday Reset
I haven’t posted much over the last couple of weeks because of the holidays. You’d think I’d have more time since work slows down a bit, but the reality was different. Family obligations took up more time than I expected. On top of that, my family had four birthdays during the holiday season. It was good family time, but it definitely disrupted my normal routines and momentum.
What I’ve Been Working On Behind the Scenes
Even though I wasn’t posting much, I’ve still been thinking about what I want to improve and where things need tightening up across my sites.
- I wanted to publish a proper post on
SEOlutions.com
listing some domains I’m looking to sell and optimize that page for search. I did list the domains on Reddit, but they didn’t gain much traction. I still believe that with the right structure and visibility, the right buyer will eventually find them. - I also started cleaning up
WirelessConsultant.net
after searching my own site for trade-in information. The results were cluttered, and it took longer than it should have to find what I needed — even though I knew exactly what I was looking for. - I’ve also been experimenting with AI video tools, including Sora from OpenAI. It’s impressive technology, but it has real limitations, especially when used on Android. I wrote about this experience on SEOlutions.com and shared the first video Sora generated automatically.
Domains I’ve Been Trying to Sell
As part of cleaning things up, I’ve also been working through my domain portfolio and listing domains that I don’t plan to build out myself.Dating / relationship-related domains:
Sleep / mattress / wellness-related domains:
Training, Weight, and Getting Back on Track
My training has been inconsistent over the holidays. I’m also over 200 pounds right now, and I can see and feel the extra weight. That’s just an honest assessment. One change I’m making is using creatine consistently instead of sporadically. The goal is to increase strength, maintain muscle, and lean things back out. My New Year’s resolution is simple:
- Eat less overall.
- Make a real effort to stop eating by 6:00 PM.
Moving Forward
This post is a snapshot of where I’m at right now. I’ll continue building on it later, but the focus going into the new year is consistency — in training, in writing, and in improving my sites. More to come.
Sora Made This: My First AI-Generated “Studio Rap” Video (3 Numbers + Left/Right)
My first Sora video is live.
I did a quick prompt-style setup where Sora asked me to say three numbers
and turn left and right — and it generated a cinematic
“recording studio rap” video about making videos with the Sora app.
Quick note: I’m embedding this from YouTube instead of uploading the video file to WordPress,
so my site stays fast and I’m not burning up hosting storage/bandwidth.
so my site stays fast and I’m not burning up hosting storage/bandwidth.
What surprised me
- It felt almost too easy. Minimal input → a polished cinematic result.
- The “studio” vibe was spot on (lighting, camera feel, atmosphere).
- This changes how I think about content. Ideas can become visuals fast.
Why I’m posting this on CurtisMatthews.com
- So I can document my first real experiment with Sora and AI video.
- So I can build a simple library of what works, what doesn’t, and what I learn.
- So future videos have context — this is the starting line.
What’s next
- More Sora experiments: different prompts, styles, and “rules.”
- Longer-form videos (not just Shorts) when the concept deserves it.
- Better hooks and story structure so the video isn’t just cool — it’s memorable.
Follow / connect
If you want me to test something specific in Sora, message me an idea and I’ll try it in a future post.
9 Days Into a Smarter Training Plan (Less Volume, Better Recovery, Leaner Body)
9 Days Into a Smarter Training Plan
I’ve always trained hard — heavy and high volume. But my current goal is simple:
lose body fat while keeping (and ideally gaining) muscle.
So I tightened up my plan and tracked what happened.
9 days consistent
20 min cardio each workout day
15 sets max (not counting abs/calves)
20 min cardio each workout day
15 sets max (not counting abs/calves)
200 lb → 196 lb
Body weight change in 9 days (down 4 lb).
Progress
Recovery: noticeably better
Less beat up, better energy, more consistent workouts.
Big Win
What I Actually Did
- Split: Chest/Shoulders/Triceps → Back/Biceps → Legs
- Abs between sets on 3–4 of these days
- Calves between sets on some days
- Cardio: 20 minutes after each workout day
What I Changed (The Key Part)
- I used to do 25+ sets a day and stay heavy.
- Now I’m keeping it to 15 sets max most days (often less).
- Abs and calves don’t count toward that set cap for me.
The difference? I can still train hard, but I’m not training reckless.
Recovery is finally matching effort.
Recovery is finally matching effort.
Rest Day (Yes, I Took One)
My first and only rest day so far was on Day 5. I did nothing that day — no cardio, no “active recovery.”
Just rest. And it helped.
What I’m Trying to Prove (To Myself)
A lot of people think you have to destroy yourself daily to get results.
I’m testing the opposite: do enough to grow, recover, and come back stronger —
while leaning out at the same time.
What’s Next
- Keep the same split and volume cap
- Track weight, recovery, and strength week-to-week
- Watch the mirror (that’s the truth test)
If you’re serious about training and you’re not 22 anymore, this is the kind of approach that keeps progress moving without burning you out.
I’ll post another update after more days are logged.