Category Archives: Thinking Positive & BIG

Be A Champion

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Spencer C. Young

If you see something you don’t like in this world, why don’t you champion a cause to change it for the better?  I’m serious.   Do it for your people . . . do it for your family . . … Continue reading →

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When You Believe

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Spencer C. Young

The foundation for miracles is an unwavering belief that it is within the realm of possibility that they can be achieved — a message so melodically and eloquently delivered by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. [A brief advertisement may precede this … 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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NOW Is The Time . . .

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

. . . to be On Top of the World.  Here’s a deceptive music video by Owl City.  I say this because it’s graphically simple, and cute in its design and delivery, but don’t be fooled — it’s jam-packed with … 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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We Are Running . . .

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Spencer C. Young

. . . TO CHANGE THE WORLD. This magnificent and awe-inspiring song by the incomparable Sarah Brightman is accompanied with resplendent panoramic views captured by a mountain climber during his many ascensions.  While this music video is thematically ecological in its … 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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A Tribute To The Heroes of the Occupy Movement . . . Along With A Framework For Meaningful Change

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Spencer C. Young

The Occupy Wall Street Movement is a clarion call to awaken a vast majority who grew complacent over the years, while a rigged system increasingly stacked the deck against the unsuspecting.  This has steadily eroded the rights our forefathers died … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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