In this thoughtful and inspiring episode, Salli sits down with Wang Yip, educator, writer, and lifelong learner, to explore how reading shapes who we are both as teachers and as people.

They discuss the books that have transformed their perspectives, how re-reading can deepen understanding, and why curiosity and reflection are essential to staying relevant in education.

Wang opens up about his journey into teaching, the teachers who influenced him, and how communication and connection help bridge the gap between educators and students.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who believes in the power of stories, reflection, and lifelong learning, especially in a world where AI and technology are rapidly changing what it means to teach and learn.

You can check out Wang's Substack here: https://zurl.co/t2FG2

0:00 Intro

1:19 Wang’s Teaching Story

4:40 ‘Teaching is a Problem to be Solved’

11:50 Giving Students Extra Time 13:00 ‘The Power of Why’ and Other Book Recommendations

16:45 Nassim Taleb’s 'The Anti-Library’

21:00 Books Can Change You

26:25 Advice for New Educators

Books mentioned in this episode:

Sticky, Sexy, Sad by Treena Orchard

The Power of Why by Amanda Lang

Reply by Ken Greenwood

Start Up Different by Chris Sinkinson and David Sinkinson 

“What If?” By Roberta Sawatzky 

And many more!