Teach Better Podcast: Make it happen - Adam Welcome chats about living life to the complete fullest.
30: Make it happen. – Adam Welcome chats about living life to the complete fullest.
Author, speaker, and “Truth Teller,” Adam Welcome chats with us about living life to the complete fullest, why we need to give our schools back to our kids, and why you need to find your side hustle.
Adam shares how teachers are more important than ever, but in different ways, and why you should strive to be a “Facilitator In Chief” of learning experiences. Adam encourages us to overcome failure: “You can tap out, or you can stand up, suck it up, and move forward.”
Episode Highlights
- 2:57 – Adam introduces himself.
- 5:13 – Adam’s failure.
- 8:50 – Adam’s success.
- 15:30 – What’s got Adam excited about education right now.
- 19:35 – Adam’s advice to new teachers.
- 22:16 – Adam talks about finding balance.
- 25:40 – Adam gives an overview of his books, “Kids Deserve It” and “Run Like A Pirate.”
- 27:30 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 30:28 – How to connect with Adam.
Adam’s Recommendations
- EdTech Tool: Evernote
- Book: “The Everything Store”
- Who to Follow: @alicekeeler
- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: INC Magazine’s YouTube Channel
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Get up 15 minutes earlier and move and workout. Get the blood flowing.
- Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: Don’t take yourself too seriously.
Links to Connect With Adam
- Website: www.mradamwelcome.com
- Twitter: @mradamwelcome
- Facebook Page: mradamwelcome
- Instagram: @mradamwelcome
- Podcast: The Ask Adam and Ryan Show
- Hashtags to Follow: #KidsDeserveIt #RunLAP
- Adam’s Books: