Significant Outcomes in the Face of Adversity

## 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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## Get Your “But” Out of The Way

Posted by Dave Cooke on Apr 23, 2025 in Accomplishment, Commitment, Focus, Goal Setting, Passion, Purpose, Vision | 0 comments

“Affecting change in your life is solely dependent upon you – give yourself permission to grow and get started!” There are hundreds of reasons to explain why we can’t accomplish something. We can be very creative about all the various scenarios preventing us from finishing what we start; or, stop us from even putting our efforts into gear. In reality, there is only one reason for our inability to engage – us! Today’s blog...

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## Focus on What Matters Most

Posted by Dave Cooke on Mar 12, 2025 in Commitment, Focus, Goal Setting, Productivity, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Success is not measured by what you plan to do, it is measured by what you accomplish. Celebrate your accomplishments. How many of you organize and manage your life through a to-do list or daily planner? There was a time when the people who organized, managed, and maintained a detailed list of tasks, responsibilities, and commitments really impressed me. I always felt so lost compared to the organizational skills of those...

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## Avoiding the Hamster’s Life

Posted by Dave Cooke on Jan 30, 2026 in Change, Commitment, Focus, Goal Setting, Passion, Purpose, Uncategorized, Vision | 0 comments

“Until you adjust your focus, your perspective and related outcomes will never change.” When younger, I used to get quite a kick out of the hamster in the cage—not that I had one. One moment the hamster would be simply chilling around in his cage, taking the occasional drink from his water bottle. And the next, he would be on his wheel with all levels of energy. When the hamster would get going on that wheel, there was...

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## Skip the Resolutions and Focus on Your Vision

Posted by Dave Cooke on Jan 2, 2026 in Accomplishment, Celebration, Commitment, Focus, Fulfillment, Goal Setting, Inspiration, Uncategorized | 0 comments

“From a new beginning one finds opportunity, change, hope and a fresh start!” I have never been one to get caught up in all the New Year’s resolution hoopla. I have always embraced the desire to change, improve, amend or adjust my life at the time I am aware of it not simply because it is a new year. As such, I have generally avoided the discussion of any type of resolutions. This past year has provided me with monumental...

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## Under Pressure

Posted by Dave Cooke on Oct 31, 2025 in Accomplishment, Celebration, Commitment, Focus, Goal Setting, Inspiration, Uncategorized | 0 comments

“Knowing and understanding what is critical to our success enables us to filter out all the noise that distracts us from true progress and accomplishment.” When I speak with people about my experiences, particularly in relation to the lessons learned in 100 Pedals, one of my biggest learning experiences was discovering how to clearly focus on what it is most important. We have so many distractions, challenges, expectations, and...

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