Fitness expert, Marine Corp Veteran, and founder of TeacherFit, Nick Man, chats with us about why personal wellness is so important for teachers, how he learned to fail forward, and how you can take small steps to be healthier every day.

Nick shares how a simple mindset adjustment can change the way you think and feel about exercise, why he is on a mission to help teachers be healthier, and how a simple morning routine can set your day up for success.

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Episode Highlights

1:47 – Discussing ways educators can pursue more for themselves.
- Going to conferences (Like the Teach Better Conference)
- Utilize social media.
- Get involved with an organization, like the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA).
6:36 – Previewing the episode with Nick Mann.
10:20 – Nick picks his favorite between Jeff, Rae, and Chad. (He picked incorrectly, btw)
10:54 – Nick and Jeff pick on Rae.
12:59 – Nick introduces himself and the TeacherFit mission.
16:36 – Diving into what TeacherFit actually is.
21:42 – Nick’s failure: “Daily business failure have taught me to fail forward.”
24:06 – Nick’s success: Becoming a Marine Officer.
26:08 – What keeps Nick excited and moving forward: Working to make TeacherFit a success for teachers.
28:26 – Nick’s advice for teacher (or anyone) looking to be better with their personal wellness: Adjust your mindset. Be excited about taking care of yourself. Take small steps.
- “Tomorrow morning, get up 30 minutes early and do something that’s going to set your day up for success.”
- And then share it out on social media using #TeachBetter and #TeacherFit
33:00 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
35:15 – Rae commits to doing some physical exercise, and getting back into Yoga within the next 6 months.
26:20 – How to connect with Nick.

Nick’s Recommendations

EdTech Tool: The TeacherFit App
Book: “Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight
Who to Follow on Instagram: @brewerhm, @mr_Alsheimer, @runandrant
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: TeacherFit YouTube
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Daily movement. Move your body for 10 minutes every day.
Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: Fail Forward.