EP212 The train's leaving the station. Are you on board?

Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers

For 2021, I want to have a single-minded focus on the destination ahead. A train can't go in multiple directions at once.

So, what is my mission? My contribution? What is the thing I can be doing right now in the world to make it a better place? I want to decide that and get on board the train.

I've wasted far too much time hanging around the station, arguing with naysayers and trying to persuade people (who don't want to be persuaded) that they should come on board.

I believe this moment in time is meant for us to map out the next stop, holler out "all aboard," and start moving down the tracks…regardless of how many people are with us. Other folks can always hop on at a later stop if they want, or catch the next train.

They can also spend the rest of their lives grumbling at the station. They can even board a train heading in the opposite direction. Don't let any of their choices stop YOU from where you need to go.

Get really clear on the destination you want to head toward. Where are you trying to take your students? Your family? Your personal relationships? Your community? Yourself? And pull that train out of the station.

Start the journey and move forward boldly. Now is the time. Listen in as we kick off Season 13 of the podcast, and get inspired!

Click here to read the transcript and participate in the discussion or, join our podcast Facebook group here to connect with other teachers and discuss the Truth for Teachers' podcast episodes.

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For 2021, I want to have a single-minded focus on the destination ahead. A train can't go in multiple directions at once.

So, what is my mission? My contribution? What is the thing I can be doing right now in the world to make it a better place? I want to decide that and get on board the train.

I've wasted far too much time hanging around the station, arguing with naysayers and trying to persuade people (who don't want to be persuaded) that they should come on board.

I believe this moment in time is meant for us to map out the next stop, holler out "all aboard," and start moving down the tracks…regardless of how many people are with us. Other folks can always hop on at a later stop if they want, or catch the next train.

They can also spend the rest of their lives grumbling at the station. They can even board a train heading in the opposite direction. Don't let any of their choices stop YOU from where you need to go.

Get really clear on the destination you want to head toward. Where are you trying to take your students? Your family? Your personal relationships? Your community? Yourself? And pull that train out of the station.

Start the journey and move forward boldly. Now is the time. Listen in as we kick off Season 13 of the podcast, and get inspired!

Click here to read the transcript and participate in the discussion or, join our podcast Facebook group here to connect with other teachers and discuss the Truth for Teachers' podcast episodes.

2021-01-24 19 min
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