by joncook | Apr 27, 2015 | Dreaming, Everyday Life, Purpose
“If size mattered, the elephant would be the king of the jungle.” – Rickson Gracie, Brazilian 8th degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt Have you ever seen a lion run away from a monkey? Not gonna happen. Even if it’s a gorilla, the lion know they have...
by joncook | Apr 10, 2015 | Dreaming, Purpose
So many of us have a dream we want to launch, but we don’t know where to start. Maybe it’s writing your first book. Maybe it’s starting your own business. Maybe you have an incredibly powerful story and don’t know where or how to get your first...
by joncook | Apr 6, 2015 | Dreaming, Purpose
What if we renamed TGIFriday’s to TGIMonday’s? How weird would that sound? Is there a reason why Monday is treated like the redheaded step-child of the week? It’s because we allow ourselves to be trapped into careers that have no meaning or purpose....
by joncook | Feb 4, 2015 | Dreaming, Purpose
Do you know what’s the most heartbreaking medal to receive in the Olympics? Silver. I’ve never heard someone say, “When I go to the Olympics, I hope to get a silver medal.” It’s not in our DNA to finish second. I’ve also never seen...
by joncook | Nov 10, 2014 | Dreaming, Everyday Life
Yesterday was my 30th birthday. Wow, 30. It’s about time. Don’t get me wrong, my 20’s were an incredible experience. God blessed me with trips all over the U.S., parts of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. I got to see all 30 MLB ballparks with my...
by joncook | Aug 29, 2014 | Dreaming
Last week I had the privilege of sitting in with 40 other entrepreneurs, creatives, dream-chasers, and difference makers for the Dream Year Denver Pitch Night. Six speakers, 20 slides each at 20 second slide timers. All of it to share their dreams. The first dreamer...
