Significant Outcomes in the Face of Adversity

## Reflections and Challenges

Posted by Dave Cooke on Sep 24, 2025 in Accomplishment, adversity, Change, Commitment, Listening, Teamwork, Uncategorized | 3 comments

Your life is a huge virtual classroom and there are lessons being taught everyday. Be a good student — pay attention, listen closely, ask for help. As many of you know, the trigger for 100Pedals started with my experiences with Brandon’s addiction. The chaos, the pain, the disruptive behaviors all took me on a path through my adversity to a better sense of clarity, purpose, and opportunity. It has been a difficult...

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## 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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## Mirror Mirror On The Wall…

Posted by Dave Cooke on Sep 10, 2025 in Focus, Inspiration, Opportunity, Passion, Purpose, Uncategorized | 5 comments

“We can’t live in front of the mirror, we live in the world — spend your time where you can serve others the most.” Every one of us takes a moment, or longer, every day looking in the mirror. We rely on our mirror to provide us a preview before we head out the door. While looking in the mirror we also take a moment to critique or evaluate ourselves. These are usually judgmental assessments regarding style,...

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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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