State Of Mind (Powerful Poetry)

This poem beautifully captures the significance of self-belief and the value of cultivating genuine self-confidence. Of course, there’s a delicate balance—too far in one direction, and confidence becomes arrogance; self-belief turns into a “fake it till you make it” façade. On one side of that line is a thoughtful, mature individual—someone wise enough to acknowledge their flaws and strong enough to grow from them. On the other side is someone blind to their shortcomings, trapped in a cycle of denial and incapable of real self-improvement.

Transcript

If you think you are beaten,

You are.

If you think you dare not,

You don't.

If you like to win,

But you think you can't,

It is almost a cinch you won't.

If you think you'll lose,

You've lost.

For out in this world we find,

Success begins with a fellow's will.

It's all in the state of mind.

If you think you're outclassed,

You are.

You've got to think high to rise.

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

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

But sooner or later,

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