About Dave Cooke

Dave Cooke is a dad on a mission. His mission is to help parents get control of their lives over the powerful, destructive influences of a child's addiction. As the father of a son in a ten year heroin battle, Dave knows all to well the challenges parents and families face. He also knows there is a way to find peace in the chaos. It is his mission to help parents discover their path to a healthier, balanced life even if a child's active addiction is still part of their daily journey.

March 12, 2012

Focus on What Matters Most

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 […]

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March 5, 2012

Appreciating Every Adventure

“The challenging adventures in your journey are powerful paths designed to provide you strength, awareness and accomplishment for positive, celebratory reflection on the calmer, easier days.” It seems like nothing is ever as fast and easy as we desire.  And, when we do declare our frustration with the process, one of our friends will toss […]

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February 27, 2012

Avoiding the Desperate, Unfulfilling Quest

“Pursue what is in your heart and waste little time on the things you think you want or replacing what you may have lost.” The other day I was listening to a performance of the song “Desperado.”  I have heard this song hundreds of times and it never hit me this way until this time. […]

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February 20, 2012

Getting Out Of The Rut

“When the going is easy the wind is at your back, push hard; when the going gets tough, push harder.” If you have been a regular reader of my 100 Pedals posts, this quote is probably familiar to you.  I have relied on this one a few times.  I come back to this quote many […]

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February 13, 2012

Letting Go of the Anchors in Your Life

“We can anchor our life to those aspects that make us feel safe but don’t help us; or, we can sever the connection and get moving.” The transition process in life is a tricky one.  There are aspects of our life that enable us to feel safe and secure.  Yet, it is those very components […]

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