Live Wide: A Reminder from Dave Burgess on Living and Teaching with Purpose
Discover what it means to "Live Wide" with insights from Dave Burgess. This inspiring blog post for educators explores bold, purpose-driven teaching and personal growth.
Sometimes, a few words can shift our mindset in powerful ways.
Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Dave Burgess for the Why Edify podcast. If you’ve ever heard Dave speak or read Teach Like a Pirate, you know he brings energy, clarity, and a bold call to live and teach with passion.
In a short clip from our conversation, he offered a simple but wise idea:
“Live Wide.”
What does it mean to live wide? For educators, it might mean embracing each day with curiosity, taking risks in your teaching, and pursuing growth, even when it's uncomfortable.
Living wide is the opposite of playing small—it’s about leaning into the full spectrum of life and learning.
Dave’s words were a timely reminder: teaching isn’t just about delivering content. It’s about modeling a life of purpose, creativity, and courage for our students.
As educators, we often pour so much into others that we forget to check in with ourselves.
Are we living wide? Are we taking up space, following our passions, and giving ourselves permission to be bold?
This short moment with Dave sparked reflection in me—and I hope it does for you too.
👉 The full episode is coming soon; trust me, it's packed with insight and inspiration.
In the meantime, I invite you to reflect:
What would it look like for you to “live wide” in your classroom and in your life?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
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