Monthly Archives: August 2011

Recognizing “Crisis” For What It Is

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

“When written in Chinese the word “crisis” is composed of two characters – one represents danger and the other represents opportunity.” This observation was made in an early presidential campaign speech by then U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy, revealing how sage … Continue reading →

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If You’ve Never Failed . . . Then You’ve Never Lived

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

And if you find this notion counter-intuitive, then consider the compelling dose of historical empiricism contained in this powerful and uplifting video.  The “fear of failure” can be dangerously debilitating, and if not confronted and overcome, it becomes the silent … Continue reading →

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