When you put effort into something,
it matters
So never be ashamed
of all the hard work you put into your dream
regardless of what it is
Mark’s Musings #45
Dream Big
Adopt “Your” Work Ethic
When pursuing your goals or dreams,
adopt a work ethic that suits you
and only you
Because you know
what you’re striving for
But make sure that you put in
consistency, hard work, focus and discipline
Doing so will make all the difference
and change your outlook
You’ll have that perseverance
to overcome anything that comes in your path
In the end
you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing
you truly did it “your” way
Patience…A Valued Trait
Patience…
is what it takes
when you’re on your path
to your dreams and goals
Patience…
is a virtue they say,
but to me it’s a test
Patience…
challenges your hopes,
your strength of will,
and your endurance
If you can bear
the uncomfortableness of it all,
the light at the end of your journey
shines big and bright
and all the riches
of your hopes and dreams
will be there for the taking
So, relish the moments
that require patience,
for it truly is a valued trait
Open That Door
Never be afraid
to open the door
to your dream
By doing so, you unleash
endless possibilities,
unbridled optimism,
strength beyond measures
that will all enable you
to aid you in your quest
to achieve what you only dared to think of
So find that key
of courage
and open that door
to your dream
It’s Just A Dream Until…
A dream is just a dream
until you act upon it
So make reckless attempts,
learn from all your
successes and failures
And every once in awhile,
pause to take a moment
to remind yourself
there’s no looking back
The only way to making
your passion
become a reality
is by simply
always taking a step forward
The Write Path
For a writer
to master their craft,
there are no shortcuts
It takes years and years
of endless writing
and countless trials and tribulations
If you start to feel disheartened
and think you are
not up to your standards,
set your heart ablaze
Dig down deep and plow forward
because the flow of time
waits for no one
So catch up to it
and continue to create
and build your distinct voice
for all to see
You As A Writer
As a writer
your words can not only change a person
but it can also change the world
That passion that you have
comes from the demonstrated ability
of years and years of putting
pen to paper
You are capable of evoking
thoughts and emotions
from your readers
So be grateful for all the writing
that you’ve done
but be more appreciative of all the writing
that you are going to do
in the future
So let your inner voice
bring forth your words
that you know can
ascend the test of time
An Opportunity To Shine
Everyone hopes to get an opportunity
once in their life
to go for their dreams
Very few succeed
They’re the lucky ones
that got a once in a lifetime opportunity
to give it their all
Then there are those
that never get that opportunity,
for that chance to shine,
to display their talents and abilities
They’re the ones
that persevere and fight everyday
to strive to make sure
they are not denied that chance
to have that one special moment
where they can showcase
all that they are
in hopes of making
their dreams a reality
Always Bet On Yourself
“Always bet on yourself“
When the skeptics chime in
and shoot down your ideas
“Always bet on yourself“
When the detractors give you the odds
stacked against you
“Always bet on yourself“
When the critics
try to break your will
“Always bet on yourself“
Your dreams and life’s goals
are kept alive
when your resilience, hope, drive, passion and heart
are nurtured through your belief
that against
seemingly insurmountable obstacles
you will be triumphant
So block out the unwanted noise,
have faith and…
“Always bet on yourself!”
Never Doubt Yourself
Never doubt your purpose
when you’re doing something
that takes you
one step closer to
your dream
Midlife, Maniacal & Me 