What a powerful idea Daniel Pink presented.  How could I AMP up my professional situation?  Looking at my teaching over the past few years I think I need to reevaluate why I became a teacher.  I know I did not come to teaching after raising my children because of the money - so take the carrot out of the picture.  I did it because I truly wanted to make a difference in the lives of children.  Things have gotten in the way and at times I have lost site of why I teach.

I do have to be compliant but that does not mean that I cannot find autonomy in the lessons I teach my students.  I can master my craft and be the best teacher possible.  My purpose is clear - make a difference in the lives of each student I come in contact with - whether they are my students or in the class next door.

It is not the day to day but the journey that matters.  I will strive to embrace the journey and the pitfalls I may encounter along the way.