Ladder to Success- A PoemAchieving success, and the challenges you faceDecember 4, 2017![]() I Did (Top Rung!) I Will I Think I Will I Can I Think I Can I'll Try I Think I'll Try I Don't Think I Know If I Can I Don't Know If I Can I Don't Think I Can I Can't I Didn't (Bottom Rung) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I didn’t or can’t or don’t think I can are the thoughts of an idle mind - don’t linger too long on the lower rungs or you’ll be left behind The climb may be long and difficult filled with hardship, adversity, pain - each move you make, and step you take, can at times seem wasted, in vain Climbing the Ladder to Success can leave you bruised and with scars - life can be harsh, but stay steadfast and strong, and always reach for the stars Avoid temptations that weaken the spirit, refrain from gossip and idle chatter; be patient, composed, keep your feet firmly planted, and concentrate on the things that really do matter Do your best and strive for perfection, put aside foolish thoughts and schemes; treat others with respect and dignity, and never lose sight of your dreams Be principled, upright, and persevere, take adversity in your stride, be knowledgeable in your field, rise above the rest, with dignity and pride Be decent and kind, refrain from insults, let positive energy like a river flow; be humble, but strong, remember the Proverb, in life we often reap what we sow Be disciplined, self-assured, admit your mistakes, make all your efforts and time well spent; accept success with humility and grace, face failure with courage and strength Walk on the path of virtue and truth, avoid avarice, greed, and know evil's stings; in life there is nothing more important than placing your family above all things Some say opportunity knocks but once, so don’t hesitate to open the door; you might miss that chance to find success, and new vistas yet to explore Beware of enemies, competitors, and skeptics, confront antagonisms and brazen talk; speak firmly with confidence, send a defiant message, though they may accuse you, threaten, and balk Remember you control the path of your life, and by your decisions you are bound; you might falter on the ladder to success, but don’t be disheartened, be driven, the answers are waiting to be found And know as you ascend the ladder, that the climb to success never ends; more than a destination, it’s a journey, with family, colleagues, and friends Always remember as you climb the ladder, look back and make room in your busy mind, so that you never forget from where you came and those you’ve left behind And should you reach the top of the Ladder, be mindful no matter what you achieve that there’s more to success then fortune and power, and that it’s better to give than receive You may be filled with doubt and uncertainty at times, and think what if I fail, God forbid, but don’t be the quitter who in the end says 'I didn’t' - be the winner who can say 'I did!'
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