I struggle to pause and enjoy the moment. This was a good reminder...“Be content with what you have. Rejoice in the way things are. When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” - Lao Tzu

Is this you? "I want to be around people who do things. I don’t want to be around people anymore that judge or talk about what people do. I want to be around people who dream, support, and do things." - Amy Poehler

The battle within (your beliefs, eating habits, joy, amount of exercise, kindness, relationships, forgiveness, and mindsets) is the primary workload you’ll face in your lifetime. Could you start today?

Savor this..."May I have the courage today To live the life that I would love, To postpone my dream no longer But do at last what I came here for And waste my heart on fear no more." ​John O’Donohue

Social media has both positives and negatives. When the message is “I feel…” Or, “I am upset that…” then we can “get it.” Some very angry people use it spread hateful and vile messages, pointing fingers and blaming. Instead of social media, they might, instead hold up a mirror.

Do the easy things quickly and do the hard ones thoughtfully, in tiny chunks, a bit slower. It’s not how much you know that matters. If you know just enough of the right things and put them to good use, life gets better.

When reaching struggling students seems hard, some say, “It’s just impossible.” Yet, there is no science behind impossible; there’s only a lack of will from opinionated small thinkers. They find it easier to live in a world they dislike, but it’s predictably comfortable. And you?

I LOVE to learn. Feast on books, conversations, and PDs. If you’re not getting better at your job, you’re just getting older and slower. Sorry about that.

How did I become a national expert? Commit to 2 hrs./wk. of learning & practice (100 hrs./year). Bring your ‘A game’ every day, fix your mistakes, and enjoy your growth. What you can achieve is amazing (I became an expert in 3 areas by doing that in 30 yrs.). What’s your path?

I am a relentless health science junkie. I was digging into the research and collected three relevant health habits you might consider. Interested in what you can do over the next couple of months? jensenlearning.com/3-simple-jense…

Are you interested in better health and energy for the upcoming school year? This post has answers. Stop compromising your health and vitality; it’s time to do a deep dive. jensenlearning.com/mind-and-body/

"This new year, you’ll often be faced with the choice between growing others around you and, proving that there is no need to do so. The below average staff simply gets busy on the proof that there’s no need to grow.” What do you do?

This new year, you’ll often be faced with the choice between growing others around you and, proving that there is no need to do so. The below average staff simply gets busy on the proof that there’s no need to grow. What do you do?

This month I begin a 5-month reveal of my top 5 all-time best ways to improve your school... jensenlearning.com/5-ways-to-dram…

Use This Top 5 Student Booster Strategy jensenlearning.com/use-this-top-5…

Here are 7 WAYS TO GET ATTENTION from students... jensenlearning.com/student-attent…

Teachers - sharpen your saw and use just three tools w/ a “reboot.” Ready for a big “WOW”? jensenlearning.com/beat-the-odds/

I Love Biases. Widen your understanding of biases and move forward in life instead of feeling “less than.” jensenlearning.com/why-i-love-bia…

I’m revisiting ‘Teaching with Poverty in Mind’ by Eric Jensen and it’s just as brilliant as I remembered 🤩 “You have 28% of a student’s waking time…” We can’t afford to waste a single moment.

Beat the odds: Plenty of myths about your brain are passed around (and accepted). Discover one of the biggest and most relevant myths you’ve ever heard. And, as important, it can change your life.... jensenlearning.com/the-long-game/