After three years on Teachers Pay Teachers, I’ve learned that TpT is not a “set it and forget it” kind of income stream. In this video, I walk through my top three biggest lessons from being on the platform—what I wish I understood earlier, what’s changed over time, and the strategies that helped me stay consistent instead of burning out. I’m sharing this from the perspective of someone building an online teacher lifestyle on purpose: minimalist, flexible, and focused on long-term systems. I also talk about how my mindset around TpT has evolved—especially when it comes to treating it like a real business, paying attention to platform updates, and making decisions based on data (not just vibes). If you’re newer to TpT or you’re in that “I’ve been doing this for a while but I’m stuck” phase, this video is meant to give you practical direction: what to prioritize, what to stop overcomplicating, and how to keep learning so your store can actually grow with you.