Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Free verse

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BEING SUCCESSFUL

To be successful in life, one has to: 
control his emotions
minimize his needs
subjugate his ego  
acquire deep knowledge of the things he is after
work hard
never give up 
and
always stay within his physical and noetic* capabilities!




Demetrios Trifiatis
06 October 2026   
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noetic: of or relating to the mind, esp. to its rational and intellectual faculties.

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Len Gasun October 6, 2026 at 7:50 AM A stellar verse with good pieces of advice my dear poet friend/sir! I agree with you. Faving this. Thanks a lot. Have a great week! Hugs Demetrios Trifiatis October 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM How marvelous to honor me with your visit, dearest Len. Thank you very much. Be blessed.😊

Deb M October 6, 2026 at 5:07 AM And keep it simple! A wise write from a wise man! Debx Demetrios Trifiatis October 6, 2026 at 7:38 AM You are so generous, dearest Deb M, thank you 🥰

Anne-Lise Andresen October 6, 2026 at 1:26 AM - A brilliant poem with words that tell the truth :) - hugs Demetrios Trifiatis October 6, 2026 at 7:37 AM Thank you for your appreciation, my beloved friend, Anne-Lise. Blessings ❤️

Tom Cunningham October 6, 2026 at 1:21 AM Brilliant advice Demetrios, a shame many give up at the first hurdle instead of taking stock and trying again. Tom Demetrios Trifiatis October 6, 2026 at 7:36 AM Thank you for liking it, my dearest friend, Tom. I do appreciate your gracious comment. Be blessed with health and happiness.😊