Category Archives: Never Giving Up

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 →

Posted in Believing in Yourself, Never Giving Up | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Closer to the Edge of Glory

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

The Maryland Men’s Lacrosse team entered the 2011 NCAA playoffs as an unseeded team, and therefore not expected to proceed far in the tournament.  Although highly ranked through much of the season, they were accused of being inconsistent, and therefore … Continue reading →

Posted in Believing in Yourself, Getting Inspired, Living in the Moment, Never Giving Up, Staying Focused | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

The Neverending Story . . .

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

My eldest son, Michael graduated with honors from Duke University in 2008, and played for the Duke Men’s Lacrosse Team for the 2005 through 2008 seasons, which was not without trials and tribulations. In 2006, three of his teammates were … Continue reading →

Posted in Acting with Integrity, Engaging Support, Living in the Moment, Never Giving Up, Protecting Your Reputation, Staying Focused, Team Building, Thinking Positive & BIG | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Emotional Leadership

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

This year, my son Ryan exemplified many of the conceptual attributes of self-actualization.  As captain of the 2011 Maryland Men’s Lacrosse Team. he did so by: Being the “emotional leader” and “heartbeat” of the team; Engaging the support of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Acting with Integrity, Being a Leader, Believing in Yourself, Engaging Support, Getting Inspired, Living in the Moment, Loving Others, Never Giving Up, Staying Focused, Team Building, Thinking Positive & BIG | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

“The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts” . . .

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

. . . is a powerful concept attributed to Aristotle, and it applies to the 2011 Maryland Men’s Lacrosse Team.  Read on, and you’ll see how.  Synergy Results From Teamwork “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Inspired, Loving Others, Never Giving Up, Staying Focused, Team Building | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

You’ve Got To Want It

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

The below aphorisms underscore the importance of cultivating an unwavering desire to be all one can be (i.e., to self-actualize) and its correlation with success and happiness.  For irrespective of the past, if you are clear about what you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Inspired, Knowing the "Why?", Never Giving Up, Staying Focused | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

When Discouragement Knocks

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

When things are not going your way, you may hear a faint knock on the door.  But your attention is diverted by a loved one saying: “Don’t worry — things will turn around”.  You again hear an almost undetectable knock, … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiving Others, Never Giving Up, Staying Focused | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Sometimes You Just Need Someone to Believe in You

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

You may have faced a challenge in your life, and thought you did everything possible to overcome it . . . yet it remained unresolved. Or perhaps you’ve had a lifelong dream you’ve been diligently preparing for and working toward, … Continue reading →

Posted in Engaging Support, Getting Inspired, Knowing Yourself, Never Giving Up, Thinking Positive & BIG | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pick Your Battles . . . But ALWAYS Defend Your Reputation

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

An inevitability in life is having to face challenges, which when addressed, evolve into confrontations or “battles”.  You have two choices: engage; or not engage.  Before you decide, be mindful of the importance of being selective in those you choose … Continue reading →

Posted in Being a Leader, Knowing Yourself, Never Giving Up, Picking Your Battles, Protecting Your Reputation | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

You’ve Got To Fight For Every Inch

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Spencer C. Young

Set-backs are a part of life — and how we respond to them ultimately determines whether we are a “success” or “failure”. The below video clip is an inspirational pre-game speech from the movie, Any Given Sunday, starring Al Pacino — it … Continue reading →

Posted in Being a Leader, Getting Inspired, Knowing Yourself, Never Giving Up, Team Building | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments