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Be Grateful & Enjoy the Ride, Top Thanksgiving Movies on Tola Talks – Ep #210

On today’s Tola Talks, Rich reflects on the challenges of experiencing Thanksgiving without his parents, emphasizing the importance of gratitude even in difficult times. He shares personal struggles with physical health and resilience, encouraging listeners to find strength in their own challenges.

On the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, Rich details the 10 most streamed movies over the past three years. He also gives a positive and poignant film review of the most streamed movie starring Steve Martin and the late John Candy, the amazingly funny and heartfelt dramatic comedy, ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’. To finish off this 20th live-streamed episode of Tola Talks, Rich talks about the journey in life being more important – and fulfilling – than the end result, as well as lists the Top Five things he’s grateful for today.

Watch now and discover: → To 10 Most Streamed Thanksgiving Movies over the past 3 years. → Film review of the #1 streamed movie, Planes, Trains and Automobiles. → Famous quotes from Carl Friedrich Gauss and the legendary actor, Frank Langella. → What are you grateful for? → What is Rich Tola grateful for?

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Teachers…Don’t Quit with Nancy Dibble on Tola Talks – Ep #204

In this engaging conversation, Tola Talks with Nancy Dibble and discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching K-12 students, the importance of understanding how the brain learns, and the need for a more engaging curriculum. They explore Nancy’s personal experiences in education, the lifelong impact of teachers on their students, and the significance of resilience in the teaching profession. Nancy also shares insights from her book, ‘Wait, Don’t Quit,’ aimed at encouraging overworked and burnt-out teachers to hang in there and most importantly, persevere in their vital roles. The discussion also touches on Nancy’s passion for breeding horses and the joys of teaching.

In this episode, you’ll learn: → Creating a stimulating classroom environment is essential. → Teachers have a profound impact on their students’ lives, while staying resilience is key. → Engaging students through hands-on learning is crucial. → Curriculum should be adaptable to real-life applications. → Teachers should be recognized and valued for their work.