The Man Who Thinks He Can

This is one of my favorite old-time motivational pieces. Everyone goes through times when you feel unsure of yourself or your abilities, and sometimes you feel defeated even before you have begun a venture. So, this is one I like to refer to from time-to-time, to remind myself that I can do whatever I set my mind to do.

THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CAN

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 outclassed, you are;

You've got to think high to rise.

you've got to be sure of yourself before

You can even win a prize.

Life's battles don't always go

To the stronger or faster man;

But soon or late the man who wins,

Is the man who thinks he can.

----Walter D. Wintle