The Victor
If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you like to win but think you can't,
It's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you're lost.
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow's will.
It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you are out classed, you are.
You've got to think high to rise.
You've got to be sure of your-self before
You can ever win the prize.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man.
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you like to win but think you can't,
It's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you're lost.
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow's will.
It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you are out classed, you are.
You've got to think high to rise.
You've got to be sure of your-self before
You can ever win the prize.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man.
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
-C. W. Longenecker
Hi
ReplyDeleteSuch true words. It's changing one's mindset that is where things can get difficult.
And I love the picture!
I'll have to think about how I look in the mirror ;)
Juliet
Hi Hugo and Roxanne .. lovely poem .. even better picture of the pussy cat and the lion - the South African spell coming out in me! I could do with some long golden locks .. I like Juliet's words ..changing the mindset ..
ReplyDeleteThanks - & see you later in the week?
Hilary Melton-Butcher
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What a man thinks so is he. It all starts in the mind and goes out from there. Thank you Hugo and Roxanne for the lovely post. Change how you think and you change your life.
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Hi Juliet!
ReplyDeleteChanging our mindset can be a little challenge. It's something that needs to be "worked" on everyday through personal development. But belief is what helps change our mind to change our lives.
The picture is great, isn't it?! :-)
Thanks for your comment and support. See you again soon.
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve
Hi Hilary,
ReplyDeleteWe can see you with long, golden locks! :-)
Mia is scheduled for her reconstructive surgery on Friday. We had planned on bringing the whole family again to San Diego. Hope you have a wonderful time with Craig and Giovanna!
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve
Hi Dan and Deanna!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely TRUE!! Everything starts with what we think. "Change your mind to Change your life" is one of our favorite sayings.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve
You must have ESP, I really needed this today!
ReplyDeleteThank You, I feel like you are my Gaurdian Angel watching over the well being of my mind!
GOD BLESS!
Hi Hugo and Roxanne, it is so true. Success comes twice, first in the mind and second in the reality.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Hi Susie! (Make Informed Choices)
ReplyDeleteSometimes we just need little reminders to keep us going in the positive direction. And we knew this poem would do just that!
Inspiring you to Believe in Yourself is all we need to hear to motivate us to continue spreading our positive spirit!
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means alot to us.
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve
Hi Arswino!
ReplyDelete"Success comes twice, first in the mind and second in the reality."
Love that phrase! It's so very true. Everything begins with our thoughts and our beliefs.Then, it's up to us to make it happen!
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve
Thanks for sharing. Keep inspiring the masses. Blessings!
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