Balance Like a Pirate

Going beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Passion and Thrive as an Educator

Jessica Johnson, Jessica Cabeen

• Publisher: Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
• Year: 2018
• eBook ISBN: 9781946444943
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education General

Balance Like a Pirate, a Lead Like a PIRATE Guide, was written by educators for educators with a focus on helping you create a lifestyle that allows you to break free from "shoulds" and "have tos." Educational leaders Jessica Cabeen, Jessica Johnson, and Sarah Johnson equip you with practical strategies and tools to thrive in every area of life. Balance is a myth, but living with purpose, passion, and priorities is within your reach.

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Table of contents

• Praise for Balance Like a Pirate
• Title Page
• Copyright
• This Book Is Dedicated to . . .
• Contents
• Foreword
• The Burnout Factor
• I. Section One: PIRATE Balance
• II. Section Two: Finding Your Compass
• III. Section Three: Chart Your Course
• IV. Section Four: Preparing for Stormy Seas
• Epilogue
• Bibliography
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• About the Authors
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