In his new self-improvement guide, Dan Charles Pope warns of the danger of falling into "TGIF syndrome." If you spend every day anxiously anticipating the weekend, you are missing out on all the moments in between. Pope encourages you to stop living for the future and to start living every day to its full potential.
Pope has long been in the habit of using personal stories from his thirty years of experience in education to encourage his staff and coworkers. He has seen these principles lead to success and growth. Now, it is your turn to commit to becoming your very best self. In these lessons and anecdotes, Pope teaches you the importance of
- standing out from the crowd,
- taking action,
- building your confidence,
- dedicating your time to something that matters,
- constantly looking for ways to improve yourself,
- nurturing important relationships,
- continuing to learn from your experiences,
- asking the right questions,
- listening to others, and
- finding your own "tremendous."
Pope's leadership as principal helped his elementary school excel and flourish. He now wants to inspire you to apply the same skills to your life. Nurture your potential-and grow!
About the Author: Dan Charles Pope has spent more than thirty years as an educator. He taught middle school for eighteen years and elementary school for four years and served as an elementary-school principal for twelve years. Pope knows how to inspire his students and coworkers to reach their full potential.
In addition to his teaching career, Pope has held several leadership positions within the school district and the community. Pope has also raised funds for Nate's Wish, Habitat for Humanity, Paducah Power Canned Food Drive, and others.
Pope attended Murray State University. He is now an adjunct professor of education at the university and the director of district-wide programs for McCracken County Schools in Kentucky.
Pope and his wife, Rebecca, have three children: Cullen, Reid, and Addie. Pope's many experiences in leadership and education, in addition to the support of his family, led him to write If You're Comfortable, You're Not Growing.
