Category Archives: Becoming

GRIT: The Choice to Keep Going

Posted on 8 August 2026 by Wayne Cook

Passion, Perseverance, Purpose, and Growth A refreshed and expanded version inspired by the original Cook Health Alliance article at Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance – Cook Health Alliance What Is Grit? Why do some people keep moving forward … Continue reading →

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Relationship Marketing

Posted on 17 June 2026 by Wayne Cook

Business is communication: real relationships built on honesty, trust, and helping each other grow. That’s the heart of Relationship Marketing. When we stay open, support each other, and work together, everyone wins. A good resource for improving communications is the … Continue reading →

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Be Kind To Yourself

Posted on 28 February 2025 by Wayne Cook

This is my February placeholder until I have time to write something. I need to be kind to myself and develop a good message about this subject. We all have self-worth, and no one can take away from us. Do … Continue reading →

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Change “Why Me” to “What Now”

Posted on 25 March 2024 by Wayne Cook

Sometimes we face really tough times. Those times come with life. The worst are often when we learn the most. I know I often do not enjoy those times, but they have opened up interesting opportunities for me. When hard … Continue reading →

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Things Break, People Matter

Posted on 29 June 2023 by Wayne Cook

People are far more important in our lives than things. It may take some of us a while to realize that, but the sooner we understand the importance of other people in our lives the better our lives will be. Continue reading →

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Mondays are Beautiful

Posted on 10 April 2022 by Wayne Cook

Mondays give you the opportunity to start something new Continue reading →

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Thrive in Hard Classes

Posted on 11 September 2021 by Wayne Cook

Fall forward, try something new each day. Love life and live it fully. Learn to help others and help them succeed. You will receive more successes in your life than you can ever imagine. We each need to be our best and that will make the world around us a much better place. Continue reading →

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Students, Strive to Be an Individual

Posted on 6 February 2021 by Wayne Cook

I am into my fifth decade of teaching in various forms. The one constant in all of that time is that each student is an individual with unique needs and learning styles. It is impossible to meet all the needs … Continue reading →

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What are you Hearing that has not Been Said?

Posted on 8 February 2020 by Wayne Cook

Inspiration comes in many forms. It is a gift that everyone alive can access. There are many names that inspiration has been given, including enlightment, insight, revelation. Each word has slightly different meanings, but we will call it inspiration for this article. Continue reading →

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Choosing a Career

Posted on 12 September 2019 by Wayne Cook

In order to choose a good career with which you will be happy, start looking at your options early in your schooling. There are several aspects to consider. One of the most important is researching whether the area is increasing … Continue reading →

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