Will You Achieve Your Goals This Year?
The Inspired Teacher Podcast
Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today, we’re diving into a powerful question: Will you meet your goals this year? Inspired by a recent episode on the biggest mistakes people make when setting goals, we’ll explore why keeping your goals to yourself might actually help you succeed, how an accountability system can keep you on track, and the role of energy, faith, and action in shaping your future. We’ll break down a compelling quote from Rachel Hollis about how our focus creates our future and connect it to insights from Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, which suggests that when we...
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Will You Achieve Your Goals This Year?
The Inspired Teacher Podcast
Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! As the calendar year winds down, it’s that time when we all start thinking about goals, resolutions, and what the next year might bring. Whether your ambitions are small steps or bold, life-changing leaps, how do you set yourself up for genuine success? In today’s episode, I’ll share some powerful ideas inspired by and , explore the fascinating concept of the universe conspiring in your favor from a , author of the The Alchemist. The video, and I reflect on how effort, energy, and risk all play a role in achieving our dreams. I’m not...
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It's the Little Things
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode is all about the power of doing the little things well and how that philosophy connects to restorative practices in our schools. I’m part of a restorative practices committee at my school and will soon begin training to become a trainer myself—something I’m both excited and humbled by. Honestly, I wasn’t always on board with this approach. Skeptical at first, I joined the initiative out of a mix of curiosity and a desire to contribute rather than criticize. What I’ve learned is that restorative practices are fundamentally...
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Turn to Philosophy
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Welcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! In this episode, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Seneca, exploring his profound understanding of philosophy as the art of learning how to be a friend to yourself. As educators, we often pour our hearts and souls into nurturing our students, but it's equally essential to extend that same kindness and compassion inward. Join me as I reflect on the importance of self-friendship and self-care in our teaching journeys, sharing practical insights and uplifting stories that remind us to prioritize our well-being while inspiring others.
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We All Have Work to Do
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Every year, my pre-season wrestling trip is a chance to recharge and reflect, and this year’s visit to Ocean City, NJ, was no exception. From a thoughtful gift card from a student to battling nasty black bugs and relentless beeping, it wasn’t all smooth sailing—but as we left, the ocean reminded me of its timeless lesson: it continues its work, no matter what. Today, I’m sharing why I love the beach—the nostalgia, joy, and grounding it provides—and how Mary Oliver’s poem I Go Down to the Shore inspired me to reflect on the importance of...
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Your True Purpose
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Lately, I’ve been feeling a shift—a sense of returning to something better than just surviving in the classroom. Between blue-sky moments and inspiring ideas from podcasts like Check This Out and House of EdTech, I’m rounding the corner from simply managing post-COVID challenges to growing and thriving as an educator. Today’s episode is all about progress—how it fuels our happiness and purpose. Inspired by Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory, we’ll explore why progress is a pillar of fulfillment, why it’s hardwired into us as humans, and why, as...
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Accept things As They Are
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In our last episode, we explored Michael Gervais’ idea of being at peace with who you are while still striving for growth, and today, I want to dive even deeper into that journey. This week, I faced two personal challenges that reminded me just how far I have to go: being judgmental and constantly comparing expectations to reality. Both came to the forefront during our whirlwind three-day parent-teacher conference schedule, where my stress amplified these habits. I’ll share how Epictetus’ wisdom from The Enchiridion—"Wish for things to happen as...
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It Takes Discipline
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into a powerful idea that struck me while listening to on a recent podcast while blowing leaves! Dr. Mike spoke about the discipline it takes to prioritize progress and growth over outcomes, a concept that feels especially relevant in the fast-paced world of education. He also highlighted the importance of not wrapping your identity in what you do, a reminder that staying grounded in your purpose allows you to embrace growth with clarity and resilience. Together, these ideas offer a transformative perspective on how we...
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You Need More Than Hope
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! Today’s episode was sparked by a heartfelt conversation I had with my son about his goals in wrestling. His focus and determination reminded me of a powerful chapter from . In this episode, we’ll dive into the importance of having goals and a pathway to achieving them, and not just hope.
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It's Up to the Playwright
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Welcome to The Inspired Teacher Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the timeless wisdom of Epictetus as shared in Chapter 17 of his Enchiridion. Building on our conversation from the last episode, we’re focusing on a fundamental Stoic truth: we are not in control of events, but we are in control of how we respond to them and just how liberating this can be.
info_outlineWelcome to the Inspired Teacher podcast! The title for this episode might strike you as odd if you know me or have spent any time listening to this podcast, however, the message is a great one. The inspiration for today's episode comes from an interview with Jerry Seinfeld on the Tim Ferris show that I heard in mid-June of 2024. I hope you enjoy this message and it helps you to ease up with some of the pressures you might place upon yourself as a teacher.