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.

April 29, 2011

Build Your Team

“It is our community that provides us the strength to endure and excel.” I have always been a passionate fan of the power of teams.  Regardless of the task, the goal, the mission or the vision, no one can accomplish anything great without the engagement of others.  The more engaged and inspired the team, the […]

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April 28, 2011

Focusing On Today

“Don’t let yesterday use up too much of your today.” I got through yesterday.  In many regards, I survived it.  I did it by focusing on those tasks, activities, and outcomes that I need to zero in on that will get me to my goal.  That said, whether it is yesterday, today, or tomorrow, a […]

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April 27, 2011

A Little Lonelier Journey

“While we cannot be responsible for the decisions of others, we are accountable for the choices we make following those decisions.”  It is hard to believe that a little over two weeks ago I was celebrating the completion of the 100 Pedals commitment.  On that Sunday morning Brandon and I rode together for the last […]

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April 25, 2011

Before the Rainbow Appears

“And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.” ~ Gilbert K. Chesterton I was watching CNN yesterday as they reported from a neighborhood in St. Louis devastated by last weekend’s tornado.  There was one person interviewed standing in front of what little remained […]

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April 24, 2011

True Happiness

“True happiness is… to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.” ~ Seneca Easter weekend has always seemed to be one of those festive weekends where we celebrate a new beginning.  Usually it is the official recognition of spring, the end of the lent, and the celebration of life.  As I was reading […]

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