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Effort & Impact
Recognize what your effort is going toward each day. Sometimes, we put a lot of effort into little things that don't really matter in the long run. And sometimes…
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Artificial Constraints
Working within a set of limitations can sometimes be the spark you need when you get stuck for ideas. Limit yourself. Establish artificial constraints. Ask yourself limiting questions. What…
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Knowing is Half the Battle
This week I was working on our Letters to Santa with my children. It made me reminisce about some of the popular toys of my youth. My favorite toy…
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Eyes and Ears are Everywhere
Eyes and ears are everywhere. Always watching. Always listening. Always waiting to see what we will do. How we will react. Don't forget that you are constantly modeling. Even…
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First Gear
Going zero to sixty is never a great idea when you are trying to bring others along. Remember that if you want others to join you, it is always…
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Winter (Break) is Coming
At my school there are officially 14 school days between now and winter break. There are numerous activities happening during those days. This week marks the Hour of Code,…
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Chaos = Opportunity
Sometimes, chaos equals opportunity. The next time that you are faced with chaos, find the opportunity to make change, to move forward, to find the silver lining. Where there…
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Tomorrow’s A Better Day
Anytime my son has a particularly tough day (according to five-year-old standards), I always end the day by tucking him into bed, giving him a big hug and a…
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5 Ideas for Preventing & Dealing with Negativity
Sometimes negative energy pervades education. There are usually one or two people (sometimes more) who will respond negatively no matter what message is being conveyed. Try these strategies for…