Tag Archives: Spencer C. Young

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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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