Mrs. Etheridge was a 5th-grade teacher at Westgate Elementary in Manassas, Virginia. She had a special knack for motivating her most free-spirited student.
Now, I wouldn't be honest if I were to you, I remember how she tamed a young boy who saw the world as a place to explore - mostly between the lines. But I will say that when you begin teaching and motivat ... Show More
Yesterday
Clear The Field Before You Aim
Episode Description This week we're flying to Mars, and today we clear the runway before we ever fire the engines. I'm a pilot, so I pre-flight every plane. You don't do that with your car, and that's fine. But a big goal is a rocket, and clutter on the ground becomes a crash in ... Show More
11m 8s
Jul 6
Goals Are a Freedom Tool, Not a To-Do List
Episode Description We just celebrated Independence Day, so let me ask you something. What freedom did you actually build for yourself this year? Most people set goals to get busier. More tasks, more hustle, a bigger to-do list dressed up as a bigger life. Then the mess piles up, ... Show More
11m 5s
Sep 2025
6 Ways to Engage Kids in Learning & Personal Growth with Jim Kwik
What if the key to unlocking a child’s potential isn’t about forcing more facts, but about sparking more joy? Too often, learning feels like a chore—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, I’ll show you how to make learning irresistible, not just for children but for learners of ... Show More
9m 17s
Apr 2022
5. Classroom Management Tips
Does this sound familiar… you are attempting to deliver a lesson, but the kids are off-task, distracted, talking to each other, and you…. Get louder… attempting to be heard by the few that are giving you their attention. At the same time you are getting more and more angry and de ... Show More
28m 3s