The Real Story Behind my Lessons (A Patreon Sneak Peek)

This week I am sharing and exclusive look into my first episode of my Live & Learn Patreon podcast designed to share more intimate stories, deeper discussions, and actionable lessons. In this episode, I’m following up on one of the most powerful writing lessons I taught during my 29 years in the classroom as a follow-up to the lesson on "The Danger of a Single Story" TED Talk and Malcolm Gladwell's book Blink that I taught in Episode 3 of Life's Next Lesson Plan. This lesson opens the door to some deeply personal details from my childhood and highlights the importance of perseverance and understanding others’ stories. 🎧 Episode Highlights The origin of the 300-word story format and how it became a transformative writing exercise. Emotional student stories that will tug at your heartstrings. My own 300-word story—sharing the unseen parts of my journey and how it shaped who I am today. The impact of assumptions and the importance of looking beyond a single story. ✍️ Episode Activity Try the 300-word story writing exercise yourself! Access the creation template here and craft a powerful story from your own life. Share your reflections with me at [email protected] if you’re comfortable! 📚 Homework & Reflection Reflect on how assumptions influence your understanding of others. Write your own 300-word story using the template provided. Consider sharing your story or discussing it with someone close to you. 💡 Want More? Join Live & Learn on Patreon! Subscribing is simple—just $5 a month gives you: Full access to all exclusive episodes Themed collections like: January: Sunday Scaries Series—end-of-weekend anxiety tips February: Self-Love Series—nurturing mind, body & spirit March: Heart & Hormone Health—featuring Mayo Clinic Health & Wellness Coach Traci Danielson Mitchell ➡️ Join now at patreon.com/liveandlearnpodcast. You can also purchase individual episodes or collections, or gift a membership to someone who would love this content! 🌟 Exclusive Upcoming Content Q&A session with Traci Danielson Mitchell on heart and hormone health. How I balanced my hormones in my 50s—tests, supplements, and lifestyle swaps that made a difference. 💬 Connect With Me Instagram & Facebook: Life’s Next Lesson Plan Email: [email protected] ✨ Don’t forget to download the 300-word story creation template and try this transformative exercise for yourself!