Brian
Peace of mind compounds.
What do we keep? What do we let go?
How much do we really need? How much are we obligated to carry?
We live in an era of unprecedented earning potential. Even at a modest wage, we command tools, information, and comforts today that would have amazed kings not so long ago.
Earn and invest in healthy things and relationships that grow quietly.
A king with a smartphone and a high-speed connection is still a peasant if he is a slave to his notifications.
Tap the brakes. Be kind. Serve somebody.🌱
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Leadership
Something to Believe In | Gary Burnison, Korn Ferry CEO
We rarely achieve more than we believe is possible. Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison notes the essence of leadership is inspiring others to believe and work together to achieve a purposeful goal.
kornferry.com
AI
Functional AGI is Here - Let's Go. | NFX
Waymo is delivering more rides than Lyft in San Francisco. Like it or not, customers are not only accepting but preferring AI enabled solutions and services. Time to engage and leverage AGI while there is still an early mover advantage.⏰
nfx.com
Communication
What British people really mean when they say 'sorry' | BBC
"Sorry" is one of the UK's most overused and misunderstood words – here's how to decode the politeness minefield. Sorry, Oh, Sorry. Sorry?😉
bbc.com
Career
A Lesson from Chess Masters: Play the Intermezzo | Big Think
Life is more than action and reaction. Stop playing the expected move. Turn reactive moments into strategic advantages. Don't just move forward; consider moving sideways.
bigthink.com
Wellness
Japan’s 3-Minute Wellness Secret: Radio Taiso | The Japan Society via YouTube
Every day, Japan starts the day with Radio Taiso. No gym, no gear, and no excuses. Here's a Radio Taiso broadcast to help you wake up and begin the day with energy and intention.
youtube.com
Brian Cooke
Here are books, media, and music influencing my coaching:
- 10 Good Books on my Kindle | May 2026 | Brian Cooke
- Michael Tilson Thomas on his love of music | MTT and Morley Safer (2000) 60 Minutes Archive via YouTube
- Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 18 in E flat major “The Hunt” | Yuja Wang at the "Vienna Recital" (2022) plays Beethoven (1802) via YouTube
- Canta, Canta Minha Gente | Varios Artistas (2017) sing Martinho da Vila samba (1974) via YouTube
- Mr. Jones | Counting Crows (1993) via YouTube
Read. Think. Lead to Serve.
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