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 | Jan 29, 2015 | Purpose
Last year Apple ran a profoundly impactful ad for its new iPad Air. It’s a montage where Robin Williams reads from Walt Whitman’s ponderous poem “Oh me! Oh life!” which finishes with the million-dollar question, “What good amid these, O...
by joncook | Jan 28, 2015 | Creativity, Purpose
I don’t like vanilla ice cream. Since we’re on the subject, I also don’t like Vanilla Ice, but I’ve made my peace with him. Back to vanilla ice cream. It’s extremely rare for me to eat vanilla ice cream by itself. Do you know what vanilla...
by joncook | Jan 26, 2015 | Everyday Life, Purpose
I love my iPhone. And yes, I used the word “love” for many reasons, not all of them good. I spend too much time on my phone, many times I’m being productive with work, but even that should have its limits. A lot of times though, I’m just...
by joncook | Jan 22, 2015 | Book Review
I’ve been a fan of digital animation studio Pixar’s work since I first saw Toy Story as a 5th grader. The world of animation came to life with their characters: Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Potato Head, even the little green Army men. When I first picked up...
by joncook | Jan 12, 2015 | Purpose
Over Christmas break I saw Christopher Nolan’s new film Interstellar. In a word: wow. If you haven’t seen Interstellar yet, I’d highly recommend seeing it well before bed time since I didn’t get home until after midnight and stayed up till 1:30...
by joncook | Jan 2, 2015 | Purpose
It’s January 2nd, which means two things: 1) most importantly, it’s my wife Kara’s birthday. Happy birthday, Babe! How in the world did I get so blessed? And, 2) probably 95% of New Year’s Resolutions are on life-support. Maybe the percentage...
by joncook | Jan 1, 2015 | Everyday Life
It’s a new year, a fresh start. Standing on the cusp of a new year gives me plenty of excitement and hope to dream big, audacious dreams and ask God to pull me deeper into His story for my life. It’s safe to say 2014 was a whirlwind for me. I grew in many...
by joncook | Dec 3, 2014 | Purpose
Have you ever noticed what happens when someone runs onto the field at a ball game? You probably don’t even want to know, especially if that person is stylin’ their less-than-svelte birthday suit. For all the attention streakers are desperate to attract,...
by joncook | Nov 27, 2014 | Everyday Life, Faith Journey
A friend of mine recently mentioned she starts every day listing 10 things she’s grateful for. I’ve started making my own mental list each morning. It changes a little from day-to-day, but I highly recommend trying it for a fresh perspective. 1. The...
