danblanchard

Parent, Educator, Author Dan Blanchard the Award Winning Author and Speaker, two-time Junior Olympian Wrestler, and two-time Junior Olympian Wrestling Coach who grew up as a student-athlete. Dan admits that as a youth he was more of an athlete than a student. Since then, Dan has successfully completed twelve years of college and has earned seven degrees. He teaches Social Studies in Connecticut’s largest inner-city high school. In addition, Dan is a Teacher Consultant for the University of Connecticut’s Connecticut Writing Project. He was chosen by the American Federation of Teachers as their face and voice of educational reform. Dan has authored the two dynamic teen leadership books, Feeling Lucky? and Feeling Good. His third book of the Granddaddy’s Secrets series, Feeling Strong! will be out next winter. As an educator, coach, author, and speaker Dan feels that it is his duty to positively influence our youth every chance that he gets! He lives with his wife, Jennifer, their five children, and family dog, Daisy.

Why Ask Why?

A Teen Leadership and Mentoring Blog WATCH DAN’S VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lT1uokM640 Why ask why sure does sound philosophical, doesn’t it? And maybe it is… I say this because many times it’s our philosophy that determines how far we will get in life… You see most of us have the philosophy or beliefs of, “I wish I could …

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Running on Empty!

A Teen Leadership and Mentoring Blog WATCH DAN’S VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp079fFWrl8 Sadly, many of us in today’s hectic times, are running on empty. We all want to achieve, succeed and be successful in this world so we try really hard to do everything that we can, but sometimes we just get overwhelmed. And sometimes on top of …

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The Mighty Oak!

A Teen Leadership and Mentoring Blog WATCH DAN’S VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JViw-dvTdzw Have you ever just stopped, paused, and examined the world around you? If you do this, you will find that every day you are surrounded by miracles throughout your entire life. Take, for example, the humongous Mighty Oak tree. How did that huge thing come out …

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Enduring to Enjoying!

A Teen Leadership and Mentoring Blog WATCH DAN’S VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJH3GyTjC1g Most of us go through life ENDURING it… From this moment forward I challenge you to ENJOY it… Have you ever heard people say, “Oh, I have to go to school now.” Or maybe you’ve heard them say, “Oh, I have to go to work now.” …

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PROBLEMS!!!

A Teen Leadership and Mentoring Blog WATCH DAN’S VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZVmjNg-its Problems! Problems! Problems! YEAH!!! “What? What are you crazy!”  is what you must be thinking right about now. Whoa… Hold on a second there buddy…. Give me a chance to explain. Have you ever known anyone that didn’t have problems? No. I didn’t think so. That …

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Fridays!

A Teen Leadership and Mentoring Blog WATCH DAN’S VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiTYSZyYfTQ My Granddaddy once told me that when everyday is as good as a Friday, then you’ll be finally living! Once again, I think my Granddaddy was on to something here. How many of us dread Monday mornings? How many of us are looking for the weekend …

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