The Man Who Thinks He Can By Walter D Wintle

This poem is about the power of belief and the impact your mindset has on every part of your life. It reminds you that success begins in your thoughts — that you can’t achieve what you don’t first believe is possible. In *The Man Who Thinks He Can* by Walter D. Wintle, you’re encouraged to trust your own strength and keep faith in your abilities, even when things get hard. It teaches that confidence and persistence are what turn effort into achievement, and that the moment you believe in yourself, you’ve already taken the first step toward victory.

Transcript

If you think you are beaten,

You are.

If you think you dare not,

You don't.

If you'd like to win,

But think you can't,

It's almost a sense you won't.

If you think you'll lose,

You're lost.

For out in the world we find,

Success begins with the fellow's will.

It's all in the state of mind.

If you think you're outcasted,

You are.

You've got to think high to rise.

You've got to be sure of yourself before you can ever win a prize.

Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man.

But soon or late,

The man who wins is the man who thinks he can.