The steps are steeper
as you get closer to your goal,
so learn to love your expectations
and
pay close attention to yourself
to see how good you can actually be.
Forever Onward
Inner Drive
Mark’s Musings #33
The difference between a “successful” writer and a “wannabe” writer is the “successful” writer has failed more times than the “wannabe” has ever tried.
Mark’s Musings #28
Believe in yourself, have faith and stay eternally optimistic because hope will dictate your effort.
Singleness Of Purpose
Put all your energy
and
everything into
being the best
that you can be
Make that fire
burning inside of you
shine bright,
enough to drive
that tenacity
to its limit
If this can be done
then…
all things are possible
“Taking A Risk” Haikus
You have to take risks
In order to be the best
version of yourself
Never be afraid
Seek challenges that test you
Find your confidence
Failures are the norm
But taking chances are key
To finding your light
Believe In Yourself
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes everything goes in your favor, other times it’s just off the rails. Either way, you have to ride out the storm to prove to yourself that you have the mettle to handle whatever comes your way. Our never-ending journey begins and ends with us. So, take comfort in knowing that you can make it through as long as you believe. You have the will, the strength, the skills and the knowledge to rise to the occasion. So, stay the course to reap the rewards that’s awaiting you on the other side.
What do you do?
What do you do
when the carrot that’s been dangling
in front of you
gets ripped away
It’s like a punch to the gut
that just sucks the life out of you
Your whole world turns
upside down
Where do you go from here?
How do you cope?
Your battle worn
mind, body and soul
wants to give up
and throw in the towel
But your heart refuses
It is life!
No matter what,
it knows that you are made of sterner stuff
It pumps hope into your core
The source that keeps you alive
that wills you to move forward
past the disappointment,
and the pain
It becomes a shot of adrenaline
that courses through your very fiber
that makes your determination,
your drive
ten times stronger than it was before
and gives you the resolve
to take on greater things
and gives you a true sense of peace
knowing that you’ll overcome
the next disappointment
with strength and inner confidence
and a heart that can
truly stand the test of time.
An Eternal Optimist
In the face of
insurmountable odds
and naysayers doubting
your ability
You have to have
faith,
passion,
know yourself
inside and out
Develop a keen foresight
and inner confidence
Have the drive
to fight and persevere
Knowing it will be enough
to overcome everything
Once you can do that,
a spark of hope
springs from an endless well
that leaves you with a sense of
unbridled enthusiasm
A beacon at the end of the tunnel
that will never dissipate
When you can truly feel this way
accept it as canon,
that’s when you know you’re
an eternal optimist.
Midlife, Maniacal & Me 