When we are closed to ideas what we hear is criticism. When we are open to ideas what we get is advice.

My students were paralyzed by all the awesome things people were doing on Instagram and quickly recoiled their enthusiasm.

Last year was great from my bookshelf’s perspective. According to my Goodreads account, I read 78 books. Now, before you think I’m the ultimate bookworm—keep in mind I’m also tracking all the books I’ve read to my 2-year-old son