Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

I coach leaders who aim high and expect the best.

Here's Note #13 on Career.

Some situations are more suitable for high-performance than others.

Some moments reward a bold, aggressive play.

Others reward patience and persistence.

Some conditions are so poor that talent, strategy, and effort make little difference.

Peak performers have an uncanny ability to assess their situation and make a smart bet.

In the words of Kenny Rogers, 

“You got to know when to hold’em and know when to fold’em!”

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Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

Here's Note #14 on Career.

Are you ready for your next great opportunity?

Opportunity sometimes appears in unlikely forms. 

Opportunity rarely knocks when we most expect it. 

Be aware. 

Be ready. Always ready!

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Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

I coach leaders who aim high and expect the best.

Here's Note #15 on Confidence.

What are you doing well today?

No matter how well or poorly you are doing, your future performance will be influenced by things you already know and do well.

Before you challenge yourself and your colleagues to do better, be sure to acknowledge and celebrate what you are currently doing well!

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Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

I coach leaders who aim high and expect the best.

Here's Note #16 on Confidence.

“What would Scooby do?”

“4 out of 5 voices in my head say – go for it!”

“Being perfect isn’t as easy as I make it look.” 

“What if the Hokey Pokey IS what it’s all about?”

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Are you laughing at this selection of bumper stickers? 

Laughter, especially under pressure, is an excellent indicator of self-confidence and potential for future success. 

Since the drive for high performance today has become serious business, take a moment to count your blessings, laugh a little, and enjoy the walk. 

After all, 

“He who laughs last … thinks slowest!”

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Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

I coach leaders who aim high and expect the best.

Here's Note #17 on Confidence.

Great leaders and athletes know they can talk themselves into or out of greatness. 

They choose their attitude. 

They see the world through neutral or positive lenses. 

They smile. 

They stand tall.

They hold their shoulders square.

They breathe deeply and fully.

They choose positive words and tell positive stories.

They expect the best is yet ahead.

You CAN practice being positive and being successful. 

Stand tall. Choose your attitude!

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Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

I coach leaders who aim high and expect the best.

Here's Note #18 on Courage.

Be a champion today. 

Strong in heart. 

Hopeful in spirit. 

Dedicated in practice. 

Playing to win!

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Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

I coach leaders who aim high and expect the best.

Here's Note #19 on Courage.

Are your dreams greater than your fears?

We all experience fear.

It is a natural and necessary human condition that protects us from harm.

It challenges us to think, learn, and grow.

Fear is a shadow that accompanies great dreams.

It is a sign we are pursuing worthy goals.

Without fear, we cannot experience courage.

We are all afraid of something.

Be brave. Face your fears. 

Find courage to live your dream! 

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Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

I coach leaders who aim high and expect the best.

Here's Note #20 on Courage.

Got courage?

Here are several considerations to develop greater courage.

Preparation is a reliable foundation for great courage. Courage comes first to those who are well-prepared. 

Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the willingness to face one’s fears and do our best no matter what the outcome may be.

Courage can be developed with practice. Each time we summon strength to attempt new or unfamiliar experiences we grow in skill, confidence, and courage.

A ship, it is said, is safest in port but that is not what a ship is made for.  

Aim high. Dare to be the best you can be!

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Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

I coach leaders who aim high and expect the best.

Here's Note #21 on Toughness.

The sun is always shining although it may be obscured by driving rain and dark clouds.

See the sun, no matter the weather.  

And pack your rain gear!

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Hello I'm Brian Cooke.

I coach leaders who aim high and expect the best.

Here's Note #22 on Toughness.

Great players recover from mistakes far better than good players.

While good players tend to follow one mistake with another, great players rarely make two mistakes in a row.

While good players doubt themselves when they make an error, great players see a mistake as a challenge to recover with a great shot.

No one is perfect.  

Fail faster.  Miss better. 

Play your best shot next!

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