About David Cote
Writer. Builder. Survivor. Disciple.
I help people reclaim purpose, rebuild discipline, and live with biblical clarity — by sharing my scars, not just my steps.
What I create is honest. What I believe is unshakable. What I do is built to last.
David Cote – My Story
I wasn’t supposed to end up here. I grew up in chaos — poverty, abuse, broken homes, and instability. I watched my dad get arrested at gunpoint. I watched my family fall apart. But God never let go.
The military gave me structure. Six deployments gave me perspective. And years in business and marketing taught me how to lead, build, and adapt. What really changed me, though, were the same things that can change anyone: discipline, consistency, and faith.
Now I’m building with intention — for my family, my community, and anyone fighting to break generational cycles. I write. I create. I show up. And through Coast333, I use what I’ve learned to help mission-driven organizations grow with purpose.
You’re not alone. And it’s not too late to start.
“David’s story gave me the push I needed to stop waiting and finally start.”
WHAT THIS SITE IS FOR
This space wasn’t built to sell courses or land speaking gigs. It was built to help you get unstuck — to wake up, show up, and start taking ground again.
That photo? It was taken right before I left for Afghanistan. My wife — the one smiling beside me — held down the fort with our infant son while I deployed. She’s a big part of this story too, and these days she’s sharing her own at JC1111.com.
I write about faith, discipline, fatherhood, and the fight to break generational cycles — not as an expert, but as a man who’s walked through it.
Where I’ve Been
I don’t come with a list of titles or polished trophies. My credibility was earned in real life — through combat deployments, childhood scars, fatherhood, and the fight to break generational cycles. I’ve led, built, failed, rebuilt, and stayed grounded in faith through all of it. This isn’t about status. It’s about scars that turned into strength — and a story that might just meet you where you are.
LIFE EXPERIENCE
- 6 Combat Deployments
- Childhood trauma survivor
- Broke generational cycles
FAITH & FAMILY
- Married over 16 years
- Raising cycle-breaking kids
- Writing devotionals & books
Legacy Work
- Turned pain into purpose
- Leading with integrity, not ego
- Helping others show up with discipline and faith
Books, Devotionals, & Discipline Tools
Real-world resources to build faith, take action, and break the cycle.
Faith & Perseverance
He Didn’t Waste a Thing
A powerful testimony about finding purpose in pain and trusting God to redeem even the hardest chapters.
Discipline & Habits
Don’t Wait Until Monday to Brush Your Teeth
A practical and honest guide to building sustainable daily discipline — one small habit at a time.
Spiritual Growth
Start Strong (Free 30-Day Devotional)
A 30-day devotional to help you realign your focus and grow in discipline, identity, and faith.
The Real Work That Moves the Needle
If you’re trying to build something that lasts, the work starts here — identity, consistency, and purpose. I walk with you through the disciplines that change everything.