Significant Outcomes in the Face of Adversity

## Living, Learning, Loving

Posted by Dave Cooke on Sep 17, 2025 in Commitment, Focus, Uncategorized | 3 comments

Last week I dropped the following poem on my timeline in Facebook. I have no idea where it came from or what inspired me to write a poem. Just like random songs pop in our heads, this poem just showed up. When I looked at it this morning as I prepared to share my weekly inspiration, I started to reflect on my current life view. I would love to proudly and boldly share that I have had a great week or two. Unfortunately, I have not...

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## It Is Your Purpose That Drives You

Posted by Dave Cooke on Sep 3, 2025 in Commitment, Focus, Learning, Purpose, Uncategorized | 3 comments

Ah yes, the unique power and influence of a fortune cookie. Every once in awhile I will get one that gets my attention. The photo is from the latest of those incredibly insightful, well-timed fortune cookies. I have always been a huge believer that a focused effort delivers desired outcomes. Put your head down, plow forward, stay focused and committed — you will get there. Even though I initially felt that much of my original...

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## 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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## 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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## Change Starts With A Challenge

Posted by Dave Cooke on Jul 9, 2025 in Accomplishment, Celebration, Commitment, Passion, Teamwork, Uncategorized, Vision | 2 comments

“Challenge yourself! Success is not defined by achieving a big goal; it is realized in pursuit of a clear vision and the consistent celebration of little accomplishments!” Most recently I kicked off a 100Day Challenge through a Facebook Group. The purpose for the Challenge was twofold: to discover how a community of like-oriented people would engage around sharing their vision and commitments and to learn more about what...

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