All I Can Be

“A man is as miserable as he thinks he is” -Seneca I want to do bigger and better things in my life I want to fulfill all my potentialities I want my actions to be the example I just want to be the best I can possibly be I'm prepared to endure great losses I'm willing to stand in the fire and to bleed I am prepared to fall into deep despair Because when I fail, it's a step in the process that sets me free I know there's only one true competitor in my life Its the voice of discontent and self-doubt that whispers in my mind But when I'm mindful of the internal narrative I'm empowered to control the controllables in my life For I am responsible I'm not a pathetic helpless victim in this life I'm a warrior, a conqueror I’ll willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice The sacrifice is having extreme patiences And staying true to your word It's about relentless perseverance Sadly, to the younger generation, these actions seem absurd This life, my life, will not be taken for granted I have personal choices to make And that choice is to give everything I have Anything less, would be a serious mistake