The Beautiful Struggle

Adolescence hit me hard. I explore it in epsiode 1 season 5 It showed me what happens when boys grow up without direction — when fathers stay silent. It botheres me. So I built a framework. In this episode, I share the 4 roles I hold as a father. The 4P's. Roles I fail at. Roles I return to. Roles that help me protect what matters. There's also a 5th role — one most men ignore. But without it, we...

The 2025 Netflix film Adolescence shook me. It showed a generation growing up in isolation, addiction, and quiet desperation— and it made me realize: No one is coming to save our kids. We must save our kids.  We have to become the shield and the sword against forces that are manipulating and twisting and influencing our kids into a warped sense of reality. In this first episode, I open up about th...

2024 was good to me. Not gonna lie.  I succeeded. It wasn't easy for sure.  Here is what worked and what I need to continue to do for a thriving 2025. Two questions to ask: What were your biggest lessons in 2024? How did they change you or shape the way you approach life? Contact me at:  thebeautifulstruggleshow@gmail.com PIXABAY LICENSE CERTIFICATE ============================================== T...

This is Part 3 of the Japan Summer Trip! Answering your top questions about visiting Japan:  How do Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka differ in terms of atmosphere and vibe? What festivals and events should you experience in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka? What is the best time of year to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka? How much does it cost to travel by bus/train in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka? How can you find afford...

Answering Your Top Questions About Our Trip to Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka)   Part 2 What are the must-see cultural experiences in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?   Which famous landmarks and historical sites should you visit in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?   What are the best local dishes to try in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?   What are the top neighborhoods to explore in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?   How can you...

In this episode, I share how and why we decided to take a big family trip to Japan even though we were trying our best to save for our future.

A quick message from our family trip to Japan!

On this episode, I share how I was so naive back when I started teaching so many years ago. I didn't know anything about how to save my low paycheck and how to make my precious dollars work for me so I could retire comfortably.  This will be a part of a series of episodes on the mistakes I did in my personal finances. In fact, many people, many teachers struggle with this.  Only in the past couple...

I didn't want to make this episode. I really didn't.  But I had to make this episode. I had to in order to move forward.  This episode may sound heavy and metaphysical.  But, I think once you listen to this, you might relate to it.   Come, let's hear how Desparius, my great resistance-dragon in life, no matter how insidious it can be, can be tamed. 

Gratitude: a simple design for our complex lives. Less take, more give. Less me, more we. This Thanksgiving, let's redesign our perspective. Be grateful, be great, be full. Music by  Ivan Ohanezov  from  Pixabay

This episode, I'll share how social capital is NOT transferrable and how it can make you stuck in old ways.

Today, I share some insights on how tough the past year of job hunting, the lessons I learned, what I did and what you can do to help you on your own job hunting journey. Tim Slade's excellent eLearning / Instructional Design book on Amazon (Affiliate Link)      

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Life is raw, unfiltered. This is my attempt to peel back layers, revealing truths in life's complexities. Let's navigate challenges, find clarity, and embrace the journey, together.  

How are we supplementing our income while on summer break especially during the COVID-19 pandemic? We break down some viable options you can do now. Links mentioned: www.vipkid.com/teach www.outschool.com archive.org   Books for teachers Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our  Super Secret Facebook Group   and on  Instagram Music by  Joakim Karud

This special episode, I assigned my high school students to react to COVID19 and how computer science can help find a cure or vaccine for the Coronavirus. Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our  Super Secret Facebook Group   and on  Instagram Music by  Joakim Karud  

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Today, I chat with  @TeachLikeAGirl.  I don't follow a lot of teachers on Instagram, but I made sure that I followed @TeachLikeAGirl as she has a positive message about empowering women and girls that is authentic.   We then dive into how she deals with haters and how to use Instagram effectively especially when you want to promote your TpT store.  Then, she shares a special announcement about her...

Imagine a festival that has great food, music, movies and designed for teachers.  What am I talking about? Last week, during March 5-9th, 2017, Fred attended SXSWEdu  that as you can tell, is for teachers.  Set in amazing Austin, TX, Fred, along with his colleague, attended SXSWEdu to not only check out the latest good things happening in the world of education but to also had a mission to see how...