Author Archives: Spencer C. Young

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Supports the Quest for Self-Actualization

Spirit of a Lion

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

The below video clip is a yet another memorable American Idol performance — this time from Zoenette Johnson, a refugee from Liberia, who escaped violent revolution as a young girl.  Up to this point, many had questioned her talent and … Continue reading →

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Find Tranquility

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

“Keep your lows high and your highs low” . . . but this can be challenging to do in a society that seems to celebrate sensationalism, while offering its fair share of tribulations and sources of stress. One way keep this … Continue reading →

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Careful Planning . . .

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

. . . makes what was once thought impossible, now possible. And there are some endeavors that carry significant downside risk, such that ANY mistake will likely be the last one made, and thus require especially fastidious forethought.  Take, for … Continue reading →

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Something Good Coming

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

Thoughts are omnipotently powerful, and if you have read The Secret and The Power by Rhonda Byrne, you have an appreciation for how and why this is the case.  Thoughts can travel great distances at the blink of an eye and … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Friends Close . . .

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

. . . and your enemies closer . . . . . . and know the difference between the two. The below Saturday Night Live sketch demonstrates the dynamics of purportedly close friends through the hilarious portrayal of catty infighting at … Continue reading →

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Comedy As Panacea For Frustration

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

As you will note in “Applying the Concepts”, an often over-looked, but important element of one’s self-actualization journey is the ability to laugh often.  This is particularly true when having to contend with frustrating  circumstances where one feels powerless to … Continue reading →

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Be Unstoppable

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

As you travel your wondrous journey toward self-actualization (i.e., being the very best you can be), be sure to maintain an unwavering focus and mindset that you will overcome any and all obstacles along the way.  Commit yourself to confront … Continue reading →

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Take Their Breath Away

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

Take pride in all your pursuits such that in the end you “take their breath away“.  It doesn’t matter what horrific setbacks you may realize along the way, as long as you learn from what happened, modify your approach and … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Trust

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

Trust is difficult to earn, but easy to lose, and regaining lost trust can be like un-ringing a bell.  And this is for good reason, because betrayed trust can wreak havoc on those who are betrayed, as there is typically … Continue reading →

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When Facing Obstacles

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

You may find yourself confronted by a problem whose resolution is elusive because of the existence of obstacles that simply won’t go away.  You may have tried every approach one would normally employ to gain resolution; however, you just can’t … Continue reading →

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