Wondering why you should get started with coding? Matt Reynolds shares his journey of learning how to code and automate–and shows you how it might even improve your quality of life. Matthew, originally from the United States, graduated from university in California and then pursued a professional volleyball career in both Denmark and Ukraine. After three successful seasons he began teaching mathematics at a boarding school in Austria, and has since taught at international schools in Brazil and Switzerland, helping his students see the beauty and usefulness of mathematical thinking. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx