The new year will only ever be what you make of it, and these seven reminders are here to help . . . “New year — a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours.” Alex Morritt On the cusp of yet another new year, […]
Author: Spencer
The musings of a transient being castaway in the infinite waters of existence, a pilgrim in search of the ethereal yearnings of the heart. Or, put in a less nebulous way, a Canadian bloke wandering his way through the blogiverse. Consult your physician before reading. Seriously.
How To Deal With Passive-Aggressive Colleagues by Akachi Obijiaku
Whenever you speak with a passive aggressive person, don’t you kind of want to hold them firmly and give them a good shake? A shake that screams “snap out of it!”. I know I do … But oftentimes we’re in the office, so we can’t (or rather we really shouldn’t). So what exactly is passive-aggressive behaviour? […]
At Every Moment You Must Make This Choice, For Better Or For Worse. What Are You Choosing?
An ode to the importance of choice in transitory life, and the essence of our responsibility in this fleeting world . . . How long have you lived? How long do you have left? The first we know, the second is a mystery. We don’t know how long we have, nor do we have the closure of knowing […]
Hope In The Holocaust: Why You’re So Much Stronger Than You Think, Even When It Hurts To Live
When all is dark, when times are trying, and when part of you just wants to give in, what’s the reaction? What’s your response? Most people become smaller, they become less, they break, not by some outward will imposed on them, but by choice.
What Does Leadership Look Like? by Akachi Obijiaku
Leadership is not a position. Leadership is a behaviour.
Doubt You Can Succeed? You’re Absolutely Right
This is the force that shapes your destiny . . . “Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy.” ~Anthony Robbins Where you are right now is, for the most part, the result of what you believe. About the world About people About success About money About effort About Yourself Proven Fact: Our beliefs shape our […]
The Pain You Feel Today Is The Joy You’ll Feel Tomorrow
Pain will always be part of your success story . . . “Pain has its own noble joy, when it starts a strong consciousness of life, from a stagnant one.” ~John Sterling Life is painful. Are you alive right now? Is your heart beating? Then welcome to life, and welcome to pain. That sounds pessimistic, but it’s the truth. […]
Here’s the Formula for Success
Success is simple — it’s just not easy. Success is not an accident. It happens for a reason, because of the things put into it. It is the result of a consistent, deliberate process. And it’s nothing new. I find that literature exemplifies this perfectly. Whether one reads the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, or a fresh copy […]
How To Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy
“You are your only problem, and you are your only solution.” ~Howard Rankin You have a dream for your life, a vision you want to make real. Chances are it’s a big goal, a massive challenge, something that will demand every ounce of your strength, persistence, tenacity and passion. You know it won’t be easy. […]
Making the Most of It
When we live in the moment, we live indeed. Whenever we set out to do things beyond the norm, like taking a trip or going to a concert, it’s often that we resolve to “make the most of it,” and that is all well and good. It is essential to make the most of uncommon […]