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9 Reasons To Quit Teaching (And 10 Reasons To Stick)

June 18, 2007 by joel

Life as a teacher can be awfully challenging. While the challenges changeÂ as we gain experience, there are always new ones. It can be an awfully lonely time for many teachers. This article looks at 9 reasons to quit teaching and also raises 10 reasons to stick with teaching. Think of the many reasons you have … Read more

The Dip

May 27, 2007 by joel

It came in the mail on Friday. I read it on Saturday. This was my first opportunity to read a book by Seth Godin, and I sure was not disappointed. “The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When To Quit (And When To Stick)” and that’s exactly what it is. Although Mr. Godin is … Read more

Be The Best Teacher In The World

May 19, 2007 by joel

Dave Ramsey recently wrote an article entitled High-Performance Achievement and it’s about his training to run of a marathon. In this article, we’reÂ going to look at how you can use that knowledge to help you become the best teacher in the world. In Seth Godin’s latest book, “The Dip” (which I’m going to read this … Read more