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 […]
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 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 […]
When I Hold Myself
During my hospital clinical placement I was able to stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) one morning. I was given the honor to see, assess, and care for the most beautiful and precious little ones I have ever seen. They were so small, so new to this world. I saw, and held, the […]
Confidence
Don’t overthink how to get “confidence.” The process is natural and simple. You only start to believe you are confident when you begin taking action. Act as if you are already confident and your mind will believe you. We’ve all heard of “fake it ’till you make it,” and the surprising reality is that there’s […]
Resisting VS Replacing Bad Habits
It is a common method to try and resist a bad habit. To try to not think about it. Trying to “push” it away, to block it out when its temptation arrives. But in most cases it is clear that the more we try to NOT think about something, the more we end up thinking […]
Ben Franklin’s Principles of Success
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He is widely known as being a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in […]
From Loneliness to Love
We’re all searching for meaning, and a great part of meaning is to be meaningful to others. It is in our nature to desire connection with others. It is programmed, innate, and its fruition is a matter of great importance to our psychology. Loneliness is, in many ways, a lethal companion. In this day and […]
Marcus Aurelius on Worry and the Thoughts of Others
The great Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121AD – 180AD) is recognized for his philosophical meditations, setting him apart from many rulers of that age. Last of the Five Good Emperors, his death was considered the end of the Pax Romana, and marked the beginning of the eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire. Yet even […]
Diseases of Attitude
Attitude is, as the old adage goes, altitude–and so much more. As Jim Rohn put forth in his seminars, there are numerous pathologies of the mind that can wreck all our chances to do well. Below are a few of the most evident ones. This is my own personal pledge against them, inspired by the […]