Summary: In this episode, Myndel Miller speaks directly to educators standing at the edge of “What’s next?” and encourages them to build confidence by taking action.

Drawing from her own life—transitioning from elementary to high school, writing her first book, and buying property—she reminds listeners that clarity and courage don’t show up before the leap... they show up because of it.

Takeaways:

• Confidence doesn’t come before action—it comes through it.
• Experience is your foundation, not a weight.
• Do the next brave thing; momentum will carry you forward

Resources:

• Book: 30 Lessons I’ve Learned from 30 Years of Teaching

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This episode is a tribute.

To the teacher who’s hanging on by a thread.
To the one who's tired—but still shows up.
To the one who knows teaching is more than a job—it's a calling.

I came across a Facebook post that captured so much of what I wish the world understood about this work.

I want you to hear it. Not just with your ears—but with your heart.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, undervalued, or just plain exhausted, this one’s for you.

Press play, breathe deep, and be reminded:

You’re doing a great work. And you’re not alone.

🔑 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• A deeply moving reflection on the real demands of teaching
• The invisible weight educators carry daily
• Why what you do matters more than you think
• A gentle call to gratitude, community, and compassion

📝 Mentioned in This Episode:

• A powerful anonymous Facebook post that shines a light on the teaching profession
• The emotional and physical realities of life in the classroom
• A reminder of why your second-grade teacher probably still lives in your heart

🙌🏽 Share the Love:

If this episode touched you, pass it on to another educator who might need it today.

Screenshot it. Text it. Tag a teacher.

Because someone else is holding the same heaviness—and your share might be the thing that helps them breathe.

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✨ Episode Summary:

As teachers, we’re constantly pouring out—time, energy, emotions—and rarely pausing to assess what still matters to us as individuals.

In this episode, Myndel reflects on a powerful insight from Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek and uses it as a lens to examine how educators can do their own summer soul inventory.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by stuff—literal or emotional—or wondered if your priorities still align with the life you actually want, this one’s for you.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What Tim Ferriss' four outfits can teach us about emotional baggage
• How summer is the perfect window for quiet reflection
• 3 key inventory prompts to clarify what’s truly important
• Why teachers must re-evaluate not just their classrooms, but their inner lives
• How to give yourself permission to release outdated beliefs, roles, and routines

🛠️ Your Summer Inventory Prompts:

1. What am I still doing that I don’t care about anymore?
2. What have I been wanting to do but haven’t given myself permission?
3. Who or what makes me feel most like myself?

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

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https://www.myndelmiller.com
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