by David Cote | Jun 17, 2025 | Identity
A Body That Tells a StoryA Mind That’s Finally ClearThe Invisible ScarsLeaving Something BehindOne Final Thing… I’ve been telling myself I’m 40 ever since I turned 35. Not as a joke—but as a way to mentally prepare. To let the number settle in slowly. So when the...
by David Cote | Jun 17, 2025 | Identity
1. There’s Not as Much Time as You Think2. Stop Overthinking—Start Doing3. Invest in What Matters—Now4. God’s Not Done With You5. That Month After Deployment? Soak It In6. Just Because a Night Was Fun Doesn’t Mean It Was Good7. You’re More Immature Than You Think (and...
by David Cote | Jun 12, 2025 | Identity
Leading Before I Was ReadyAlways Ask Why I Feel UnqualifiedThe Real Failure Happened EarlierWhat Makes a LeaderFeel Unqualified—But Not Unwilling There’s a difference between knowing you’re not ready—and realizing you never really were. I remember the...
by David Cote | Jun 8, 2025 | Identity
Truth #1: You’re Wired for Depth, Not DysfunctionTruth #2: Intensity Often Feels Like IsolationTruth #3: You Don’t Have to Apologize for Your WiringTruth #4: Self-Awareness Makes Intensity a StrengthTruth #5: God Gave You Fire for a ReasonEmbrace It—Don’t Tone It Down...
by David Cote | Jun 7, 2025 | Identity
The Day Fatherhood Changed Me ForeverBreaking the Cycle of Fatherhood PatternsFatherhood Beyond BloodlinesHow Fatherhood Keeps Sharpening MeThe Takeaway for Men Fatherhood didn’t just make me a better man—it exposed me. Not in a way that left me ashamed, but in a way...
by David Cote | Jun 4, 2025 | Identity
What Used to Trigger ItWhat the Spiral Looked Like Back ThenWhat It Looks Like NowWhat Breaks the SpiralThe Power of ResponsibilitySpiritually, What ChangedFinal ThoughtsWant a Simple Way to Stay on Track? I didn’t know to call it shame. For most of my life, I just...
