Category Archives: Never Giving Up

The Time To Roar

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Spencer C. Young

When is the optimal time to “roar”? Before answering, let’s clarify what is meant by this figure of speech.  Although the images of Lions and Tigers featured in this blog post might suggest a crazy notion of making a long, … Continue reading →

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Communication And Commitment

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Spencer C. Young

Here are TWO songs offering sage advice on communication and commitment from a woman’s viewpoint AND a man’s perspective.  Importantly, these concepts are applicable to virtually ALL relationships.  Consistent with the tradition often followed in a wedding (a  celebration of what some believe represents ultimate success in a relationship), these … Continue reading →

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Enchanting Journey

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Spencer C. Young

Those who’ve seen “Life of Pi” were treated to an exciting unplanned journey of a young man and a bengal tiger, who serendipitously find themselves unlikely sojourning partners in a lifeboat lost at sea — the lone survivors of a typhoon-induced … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Spencer C. Young

Although it may be February, it’s never too late to undertake new initiatives for the new year — for as the saying goes: “This is the first day of the rest of your life“, so why not make it a … Continue reading →

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You Gotta Get Up And TRY

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Spencer C. Young

Music feeds the soul, in part because lyrics speak directly to each listener, and are interpreted differently from one person to the next.  While the song “Try” by recording artist P!nk is about getting over a lost love, it is … Continue reading →

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Don’t Back Down

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

Here’s an “oldie, but goodie” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with a timeless message that will serve you well in your pursuits, the essence of which was presented in the film Won’t Back Down, starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis and Holly Hunter. … Continue reading →

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At times, you may be confronted with a series of mounting challenges, as though you are being ganged up on — you may not know who to turn to, what to do, or where to go.  But no matter what, … Continue reading →

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Spencer C. Young | Leave a comment

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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Never Give Up !!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

Life will always pose its ups and downs, and its helpful to keep your highs low and your lows high – but sometimes you find yourself getting bombarded with so many “downers”, you just wanna throw in the towel.  The … Continue reading →

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