smh... student motivation hints

checking in again with this dude cuz he has made some SERIOUS moves in the right direction, in fact I'll call it a 180. youtube videos and grandpa's mattresses turn out to be pretty big inspiration, listen in for some seriously motivating words. 

This is the longest episode by far, and for a reason. Words cannot express how important and impactful this person is to me. Listen in.

These teammates are quite different, and each one helps the other in this game called life, with their jobs called being productive students! And doesn't it feel good?? Find how these two balance responsibilities and seek to address the struggles in school. 

When you NOTICE what you are doing and the causes of your emotions and actions you begin the process of making the positive changes you want in life. This is the concept borrowed from cognitive behavioral therapy that puts YOU and your brain in charge of your life!

practicing basketball for 4 hours a day, inspired by his mother to always get it done and WORK for what you want in life, listen in to this episode with a student that knows how to work AND relax.

Two of the best TA's I've ever had sit down to discuss how their families and sports shaped their work ethic and leadership. These two are going places, and they have some very simple habits that keep them positive and grinding no matter what. 

when you reconnect with a former student who has made HUGE growth, the conversation is filled with dopamine. listen in as I check in on the progress of this inspired journalist honestly open up about his growth and fixed mindset. 

This teacher is one of my greatest inspirations and collaborators, he and I bounce radical ideas about revolutionizing education with a complete reimagining of what it means to learn, do science, and teach the next generation.

understanding how and why our genes have brought us to be HARD WIRED to be lazy can help us overcome those lazy urges.

when you're driven and hard working and successful, what could you possibly still have to work on that's MORE IMPORTANT? listen to this episode to see how this family and future motivated student needs to create an automatic habit for the future.