tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46268336532566314882024-03-13T11:32:21.841-05:00Learning is a DrugGet AddictedBrett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-41401590136622893862011-08-03T23:02:00.000-05:002011-08-03T23:02:46.222-05:00Mixing It UpLearning is a Drug and I must say that I am addicted. Some get a rush or a high from drugs, adrenaline, art, or travel but for me its Learning. I get a rush from Learning something new and I love it.
I started writing this blog over a year ago and I have Learned a ton. After writing 130 posts or so it is time for a slight change. When I started this blog I planned Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-53491623853009736662011-07-27T15:21:00.001-05:002011-07-27T15:30:08.455-05:00How To Implement ChangeChange is tough. Changing your behaviors and habits is hard. Changing the behavior and habits of others is even harder. Or is it?
The book Switch shows how to create environments, emotions, and triggers that promote change. Here are 3 quick principles:
1. Create New Environments - Changing your environment makes changing your behavior much more likely. If Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-9592623830940227302011-07-25T17:34:00.000-05:002011-07-25T17:34:18.989-05:00There Is No Place Like Home
Breckenridge, CO
At the beginning of the summer I was super excited about all of the traveling I was going to do. Vacations, visiting friends & family, and conferences filled over half of the summer. I enjoyed my time away and all of the learning, conversations, new experiences, and memories. However, I must agree with Dorothy that there is no place like home!
Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-46336064725370322532011-07-13T09:44:00.000-05:002011-07-13T09:44:59.736-05:005 Ways to Beat The HeatIt is ridiculously hot outside! Here are a few ways for you and your family stay out of the heat, stay out of the house, and stay out of debt doing it!
1. Wake up early. We can learn from roofers and construction workers. Change your personal hours during the summer to wake up earlier to get outside work done before it gets too hot. You can go for a jog, work in the yard,Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-24683434079533124182011-07-10T23:22:00.001-05:002011-07-10T23:23:22.956-05:00Can You Be Trusted?"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much..."
Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-86831110746919131552011-06-30T22:23:00.002-05:002011-06-30T22:26:15.529-05:00Church DiversityI recently finished the book Church Diversity by @ScottWilliams. The subtitle and one of the inspirations of the book is based on a quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that says, "Sunday is the most segregated day of the week." Unfortunately, this has always been my experience. I was raised in a Christian home in the Bible Belt by Christian parents, my Grandpa was a Christian Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-81422007542835199902011-06-27T15:52:00.000-05:002011-06-27T15:52:21.638-05:00The Power of KeysThere is something powerful about keys.
I remember the excitement of buying a house or a car or getting a new job. You get excited when your offer is accepted, when the closing date is set, when the loan goes through, when the appraisal comes back, when you get the phone call, and when you sign your name thousands of times. But you never really feel like that car or that house or that job is Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-46518911504300799802011-06-25T10:29:00.002-05:002011-06-25T10:39:40.861-05:00My New Job!
Putnam City Pirates!
I am pleased to announce that I will be an Assistant Principal at Putnam City High School!!
I thoroughly enjoyed my time this past year at Kenneth Cooper Middle School as an Intern Assistant Principal. And I will always cherish my 4 years of teaching at Western Oaks. (Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior!)
I am excited about this new opportunity to work at Putnam City Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-13017171092821104732011-06-19T22:31:00.000-05:002011-06-19T22:31:45.137-05:00The Importance of CompanionsI have been recently reminded of the importance of companions. Here are 2 examples:
1. My wife was out of town for a week, learning new things so that she can continue to excel as a leader of college students. Not only did I miss her cooking and cleaning (I was reminded of how much she does that I don't even see) but I missed her voice, her conversation, and most of all her Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-30566157731055689062011-05-29T17:06:00.002-05:002011-05-29T17:15:02.333-05:00Never Say NeverI recently watched the movie Never Say Never which is the story of Justin Bieber's success. I must admit that I really enjoyed it and after watching it I developed theory (with the help of my wife) as to why this kid is so insanely popular.
Justin Bieber is so popular because of his wholesome, uplifting music. Every one of his songs is positive and is something that everyone can, Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-63523913011815885412011-05-25T22:23:00.000-05:002011-05-25T22:23:03.542-05:00After A Tornado...There have been some major tornadoes in Oklahoma, Missouri, Alabama, and other parts of the United States. The damage has been devastating! Neighborhoods, towns, and cities completely destroyed.
After watching people and families being interviewed on the news I have noticed that they all say the same thing. They are standing in front of what used to be their house and all they Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-80308301177070650382011-05-18T18:06:00.003-05:002011-05-18T21:57:04.165-05:00Old Dog, New TricksYou try something new. It doesn't go as planned. What do you do? You have a few options...
a) Never do it again. Complain to everyone you know and brag about how you knew it wouldn't work.
b) Keep trying until you're blue in the face, without making changes, determined to make it work.
c) Evaluate, learn from your mistakes, make adjustments, try again.
You CAN teach an old dogBrett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-27223784390768738912011-05-16T16:13:00.001-05:002011-05-18T17:49:54.234-05:00Graduation: The Beginning
Being an educator and living on a college campus, I have the privilege of attending many graduations. To be honest, I used to hate it. It's a formality. It's not required. You don't even get your diploma on that day. As a spectator, you sit and listen to people talk for over an hour until your friend/family has their name called as they walk across the stage for 5 Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-67603519655737340292011-05-02T22:49:00.002-05:002011-05-02T23:04:06.302-05:00Faith & FreedomThe biggest story in the world right now is the death of terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden. If you know me, you know that one of my least favorite topics is politics.
To be honest, I'm not sure how I feel about the whole situation. I have more questions than answers. I'll supply the questions because I certainly don't have the answers.
Do religious beliefs and national pride Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-79462623421689238012011-05-01T10:05:00.002-05:002011-05-01T10:07:37.743-05:00Father FictionI recently finished a book by Donald Miller called Father Fiction: Chapters For a Fatherless Generation.
I picked up the book because as an educator, I work with so many kids that do not know their dads. Or if they do, they are in prison or live far away. Although not what I expected, it is a fantastic book...especially for young men.
There are some things that you typically Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-66603217255437762222011-04-25T18:01:00.000-05:002011-04-25T18:01:57.851-05:00Music MondayFor Music Monday I typically post the song that has been in my head the most the past week. This week is certainly no different. This is a remix to a very familiar song by my good friends Jonathan & Michelle. They are ridiculously creative! I'll be surprised if the new words to this old song aren't stuck in your head! Enjoy!
Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-57274756457213501632011-04-24T21:30:00.000-05:002011-04-24T21:30:33.527-05:00I Love My Wife!To help celebrate my wife Katy's birthday, here are the top 10 reasons I love my wife!
10. I love her competitive nature. She was the basketball player that dove for loose balls and never stopped hustling. Just today she wanted to see if we could clean the bedroom during one commercial just to see if we could. I love that!
9. I love her simple nature. Katy isBrett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-72192577799991734302011-04-24T09:26:00.001-05:002011-04-24T09:27:46.473-05:00Two Hearts
The Chic Suite
To celebrate Katy's birthday, we went on a romantic getaway at the Two Hearts Inn located in Edmond, OK. This was our first time to stay at a bed and breakfast and I must say it will not be the last. The room was spectacular. The breakfast was delicious. The library of DVDs, quiet outdoor sitting area with swings, chocolate covered strawberries, jacuzzi, Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-58825955445709331862011-04-23T11:04:00.001-05:002011-04-23T11:34:18.551-05:00Easter ArtworkVideo of Easter Artwork in Dallas
This is a great video of an artist describing his painting of Christ rising from the tomb. Take a couple of minutes to check it out.Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-31398600830268293742011-04-19T22:08:00.000-05:002011-04-19T22:08:41.112-05:00What's The Plan Stan?I was in the gym the other day and my friend Andrew asked me what I was doing. (Obviously I was working out but he was asking about my exercise routine.) I briefly told him about the 4 week plan that I am currently doing from Men's Health Magazine. Andrew said, "You're into plans aren't you?" I quickly answered yes but I have been thinking about it ever since.
I amBrett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-75713293660490311622011-04-10T09:38:00.000-05:002011-04-10T09:38:45.706-05:00Music MondayIn honor of my wonderful sister-in-law Lauree, Ben Rector is this weeks feature on Music Monday. She is seeing him in concert twice in one month (obsessed much?). She left a CD in my car and I must say that I've been listening loudly ever since. Here is a clip of his song called "The Beat".
If you like what you hear, check him out on YouTube, iTunes, Twitter, etc...Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-52689116609305759422011-04-03T15:52:00.001-05:002011-04-10T08:58:37.404-05:00Daniel FastI just finished a 3 week Daniel Fast. What is that you ask? Fasting is going for a period of time without food. Fasting has been around for thousands of years and is typically a religious practice. Fasting is basically denying yourself physical nourishment in order to satisfy spiritual hunger.
Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-27911702431768104132011-04-02T22:26:00.000-05:002011-04-02T22:26:33.739-05:00What's It Going To Take?What is it going to take for you to make a change for the better?
Are you going to wait until you get a doctor's diagnosis before you start exercising & eating healthy?
Are you going to wait until you go bankrupt before you start living within your means?
Are you going to wait until you get fired before you look for the job you really want?
Are you going to waitBrett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-45906372268114883252011-03-28T19:12:00.001-05:002011-03-28T19:24:59.004-05:00Weird
I'm VERY EXCITED about the new book coming out by Craig Groeschel. The book is titled WEIRD: Because Normal Isn't Working.
If you know me, you know that I am weird. I recently had a student say to me, "Mr. Bradley, you are the weirdest principal I have ever had." Thank you very much! I take that as a compliment because being weird means standing out. And in Brett Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03838627835703146386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626833653256631488.post-5129084041428214352011-03-21T06:00:00.001-05:002011-03-21T06:00:04.370-05:00Beiber Fever?Great song by Justin Beiber.
I know he's got the whole teenage heartthrob thing going on but I like where his heart's at.
Pray
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