Significant Outcomes in the Face of Adversity

## Directions From the Heart

Posted by Dave Cooke on Aug 27, 2025 in adversity, Celebration, Commitment, Focus, Inspiration, Passion, Uncategorized | 2 comments

“Fear of failure is the biggest destroyer of great ideas!” I have been back from my drive and bike journey for two weeks. I still am amazed at all I experienced and discovered. The time in my car, the unique bike rides in different parts of the countries, and the incredible conversations with others and with myself (yes, I could be a little crazy) made this an incredible journey. It was a journey I almost didn’t make....

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## When You Let Go…

Posted by Dave Cooke on Aug 13, 2025 in adversity, Commitment, Focus, Uncategorized | 1 comment

Over the course of this current year, the foundation for most of my decisions, perspectives, and innovations in my life this year have been about embracing “trust.” This means that whatever is happening around me — directly or indirectly in my life — I am trusting that it is part of my journey. The decisions I make, the behaviors I engage in, and the way I manage conflict and stress is focused on embracing my...

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## Humbled in Joplin

Posted by Dave Cooke on Jul 30, 2025 in Accomplishment, adversity, Focus, Humility, Inspiration, Uncategorized | 0 comments

As I headed across the Missouri state line on my journey to Detroit, the exits for Joplin, MO caught my attention. In May of last year Joplin was hit by one of the fiercest, deadliest tornadoes in history. Having heard and read the stories of the devastation and of the mindset of the community that this storm would not stop them, I decided to see what was going on in Joplin. When I first headed down the business route of I-40, I was...

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## When You Are on Your Path…

Posted by Dave Cooke on Jul 23, 2025 in Commitment, Focus, Uncategorized, Vision | 0 comments

Like everyone else I have those moments in my life where I need some inspiration, too. Most of what I share with you via these posts are the conversations I have been having with myself. Instead of keeping these conversations private — between me and my head — I make them public hoping you will find an inspirational resource in them much like I usually do. Over the past few weeks I have had a couple of powerful experiences...

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## It Starts With Trust

Posted by Dave Cooke on Jun 4, 2025 in Accomplishment, Commitment, Focus, Goal Setting, Inspiration, Vision | 0 comments

“You know what you need to do, trust yourself enough to do it!” We have all heard the term “paralysis by analysis.” It is a process people go through in constantly analyzing an idea, thought, or strategy before taking action. Eventually, the process becomes the action and no real progress is made. Ready, aim, aim… In my most recent article I offered perspective on how big goals can have a tendency to create big expectations...

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## Big Goals are a Recipe for Big Disappointments

Posted by Dave Cooke on May 29, 2025 in Accomplishment, Celebration, Commitment, Focus, Fulfillment, Inspiration, Vision | 0 comments

“Before you can climb the mountain, you have to first learn to walk.” Goal setting is a very dangerous proposition. We often put a great deal of time, energy, thought and effort in creating goals. Unfortunately, few people celebrate their accomplishment. We have all learned it is a lot easier to create a lofty goal than it is to achieve one. Through my 100 Pedals journey, I have developed an entirely different perspective on goals...

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