BCedX | Leadership Ideas for a Bright Today and Tomorrow

Master the Cut. Make space for new growth.

Plant new seeds! 🌱 | UA CEO is "not going to do that"✈️ | With AI, Creativity is a Competitive Edge | Write Your Obituary before Your Resume | Alice 🐘

Apr 10 • Brian Cooke

March 2026

Beyond the grind. Find a joyful spark for teamwork and peak performance.

Enjoy the Grind ✨| Why Harrison Ford Appreciates Luck | Be AI+ = Human Skills AND Technology | Ohtani, Character & Karma | "Dusking" | Paul McCartney🎸

Mar 27 • Brian Cooke

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Good Books I am Reading | April 2026

Jolted - How Shocks Can Be Good for Us | Last Kings of Hollywood - Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg | Fusion Strategy = AI + Industry | Vigil: A Novel | Harry…

Mar 24 • Brian Cooke

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Start today. Do something your future self will thank you for.

Get Going! | Tips for AI Powered Coaching | LA Lakers Honor Pat Riley | Time to Move On - Why Relationships End | Yes or No!? | Health and Ice Cream🍧

Mar 13 • Brian Cooke

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February 2026

Work smarter. Working harder may not be a competitive advantage.💡

Do the Next Right Thing! | SB LX Seahawks Stacking Small Wins🏆| AI Super Powers | 150 Good Questions - Be Sure to Listen | Music - Be Happy! 🎵💯

Feb 27 • Brian Cooke

Your rocket is ready. Get on board and GO!

You Must Be On Board to Ride a Rocket 🚀 | Make and Keep Small Promises | AI Data and Charts🔥| What Makes a Good Healthy Life? | Gilligan! ⚓

Feb 13 • Brian Cooke

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January 2026

No shortcuts. Day by day, consistency drives health and wealth.

Long > Short Term | Gen Z = Wealth + Wellbeing | Mark Cuban - Get out, have fun! | How to be calm like a Zen Master | Leap like Air Jordan! 🏀

Jan 30 • Brian Cooke

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Big Screen Rome: Celebrating Two Decades On Screen and in the Arena

Celebrating the teaching and influence of Monica Cyrino’s readings of “Big Screen Rome”, this conference explores ongoing representation of the ancient…

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Meeting In Person. It's an OG Superpower.

Meet up! | 26 Ideas for 2026 | Willie Nelson at 92 | Sharpen Your AI Skills | How to Make Friends | Face Your Fear. Ride a Big Wave 🌊

Jan 16 • Brian Cooke

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2026. Let's Go!

Shine On✨ | Connect with Positive People | Treasure Hunting | Start. Stop. Continue. | The Success Trap | 5 Timeless Habits | White ⛅

Jan 2 • Brian Cooke

December 2025

The best of 2025 - posts, people, and books we enjoyed most

Know your worth. Negotiate with confidence | LACMA Appreciation for Frank Gehry | Woody Guthrie's Resolutions | Perfect Gift Wrapping | Happy Holidays…

Dec 19, 2025 • Brian Cooke

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2025 | In Memoriam - Leaders Who Influenced Me

Thank you. Sit tibi terra levis! 🌊

Dec 11, 2025 • Brian Cooke

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