25 years ago I spent a week in a bush village in Togo, Africa. The closest drinking water was a mile walk away, mud huts with straw roofs with no electricity. Most people spent the majority of their day hand-farming the local field or walking to get water (huge jugs balanced on their heads – […]
Spencerism #5: Materialism Will Never Produce Joy Read More »
Have you ever felt bummed out? A lack of confidence or swagger? I’m sure we all have been there! Usually this comes from a series of tricky circumstances mixed with our own attitude. This funk can be hard to shake. I’ve noticed that one of the quickest ways out of this cycle is to dive
Spencerism #4: The Fastest Cure for Self-Doubt Read More »
We love our summers in the Northeast! It’s hard not to think of summers without burgers on the grill. That said, I have had a few requests for how I grill a burger that tastes better than anything you get from a restaurant. This is a highly guarded CIA level secret, so if you tell
Spencerism #3: July 4th Burger Secrets from the Grill Master Read More »
A number of years ago I picked up my oldest son from preschool, and found to my wonder 14 kids all sleeping on mats throughout the room. Knowing how insanely difficult it was to get my 4 year old to take a nap by himself, I knew I was in the presence of greatness. Those
Spencerism #2: Giftedness Comes in All Shapes and Sizes Read More »
I’m just back from a weekend celebrating the life of a good friend who passed away suddenly. I’m struck by the unique man he was and the impact a humble art teacher had on so many. He loved people recklessly and was always so authentically curious about the life of anyone he met. I am
Spencerism #1: A Tribute to Keith Herchenroether Read More »
