9. The REAL Journey of Matt Miller from Newspaper Journalist to Educator and Best Selling Author

By Tara M Martin

May 08

In today’s episode, Matt shares a REAL journey of his dream career, leading him to heartbreak and “failure.” Still, it uncovered the role that would fuel his passion and drive for living his best life–personally and professionally.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

  1. Well laid plans are often interrupted to open new opportunities.
  2. “Failure” is simply learning through the process
  3. Playing to your passions fulls momentum.
  4. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.”
  5. Although our journeys are unpredictable, they teach us valuable lessons in life.

Connect with Matt:

Twitter: @jmattmiller

Website: https://ditchthattextbook.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ditchthattextbook

View his books HERE.

Tech Like a PIRATE

Ditch That Textbook

Ditch That Homework

Don’t Ditch That Tech

More About Matt Miller

Matt Miller taught in public schools for more than 10 years, teaching all levels of high school Spanish. In his career, he planned nearly 12,000 class lessons. He taught more than half a million instructional minutes. And he graded work for nearly 2,000 days of class.

He is the author four booksDitch That Textbook, Ditch That Homework, Don’t Ditch That Tech, and Tech Like a PIRATE. His Ditch That Textbook blog reaches thousands of educators in more than 100 countries with inspiration and practical teaching ideas.

Matt is a Google Certified Innovator, a Skype Master Teacher, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. He’s the winner of the WTHI-TV Golden Apple Award. He was named one of the top 10 influencers in educational technology and elearning worldwide.

He’s a popular keynote speaker, workshop presenter, podcast host, and the creator of the Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit.

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About the Author

I am an educator who values the individuality and uniqueness of others. Writing the blog R.E.A.L. is an outlet for me to pay it forward by sharing ideas, influences, lessons learned and exposing a little vulnerability while encouraging others to maximize their R.E.A.L. potential, as well.

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