You Want Million-Dollar Skills? Then Train Like You Mean It

Let’s talk, teacher to teacher 🙂.


You signed up for that expert-level training programme that runs for a few weeks—the one you were super excited about. You paid for it (with your own money!), told your colleagues about it, and maybe even whispered a prayer like, “Lord, let this be my ticket to that next level.”


But now, midway through the course, your facilitator is still sending you multiple reminders.


“Have you read the instructions?”

“Did you attend class?”

“Have you submitted the assignment?”


You’re dodging emails, missing deadlines, and somehow needing to be chased around like a child who doesn’t want to do their homework.


So, here's my honest question to you:

What happened?



We Get It: Teaching Is Hard

Look, no one’s saying you’re not busy. Teaching is a physically and mentally demanding job. You’re showing up for your learners, juggling lesson plans, discipline issues, meetings, and still trying to stay sane.


However, the same way you value your work and want to grow is the same way you need to show up for your training.


You invested your own money. You called it your “dream course.” So why are you treating it like a burden?




Stop Waiting to Be Chased

You don’t need a personal assistant to remind you to read a module or submit your assignments. You need structure—and a little honesty with yourself.


Let me break it down:


🔶 Planning: Did you factor in your training schedule before saying yes to the course?

🔶 Time Management: Are you giving this course the priority it deserves?

🔶 Communication: Have you even told your facilitators when you’re struggling?


If you know you’ll miss a deadline, send a simple message:

“Good day, I’m behind on this module. Could I get a 2-day extension? I really want to submit quality work.”


That’s not weakness—that’s maturity.




Are You the Problem?

Tough question, I know. But if your training facilitator needs to beg you to participate in a course you paid for, then something is off.


Truth is, no one should chase you to do what you committed to. If you need help, ask. If life gets busy, communicate. But disappearing, ignoring deadlines, and showing up last minute? That’s not professional—it’s avoidable.




What Does This Say About Your Work Ethic?

If this is how you handle a training programme—no planning, no urgency, no accountability—how are you handling your job? The same job where children and families are depending on you?


You want to be known for excellence, right? You want to stand out and earn more, right?


Then you have to show that you can manage growth opportunities with the same seriousness you expect from your students.




 So, What Can You Do Differently?


🔶 Before the course starts, check the calendar. Plan your life around it.

🔶 Set daily reminders to complete assignments—use your phone, sticky notes, whatever works.

🔶 Tell someone you’re in the programme and ask them to keep you accountable.

🔶 Ask for help early, not when the deadline has passed.

🔶 Be honest with yourself: Are you truly giving this your best?




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Dear teacher, your growth matters. And you don’t need to wait for applause before showing up like a professional. The same energy you bring to your classroom? Bring it to your own development.


Because when you level up, your students do too.

Stop giving excuses. Start taking charge.


You deserve that million-dollar skill. But first—show up for it!





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  1. Cynthia OghenegarenAugust 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM

    Your personal growth is your sole responsibility. Treat it with every sense of intentionality.
    Growth comes with a lot of sacrifice

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