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Success
We want it. Especially its fruits. But it costs us. And it's not guaranteed.
Recently, we had a international exhibition of that. The Olympics in Rio earlier this month.
Hard work. Not giving up. Going for the gold.
As ABC sports used to hype: The thrill of victory. And the agony of defeat. The human drama of athletic competition. [reference: ABC Wide World of Sports Intro 1981 ]
Also striving for success applies to other challenges in life. And Steve Jobs (1955 - 2011) is still an inspiration in following your dreams and doing what you love. In spite of rejection, setbacks, failures:
(reference: https://youtu.be/o5ZEgPIoZjw )
Forty years ago, as a youngster, I wrote a poem about this theme when I was just starting out in life.
Success
Don't be afraid to fail
Or your dreams you'll cease to strive
Heed not the mockings of those
Who really are not alive
Look not to the side for direction
To the lamb-skinned wolves nearby
Who say that they do speak the truth
But devour with a lie
Look above for your direction
To the star in the sky
And don't be afraid to fail
And be not afraid to try!
© S. K. Smith, winter of 1976
40 years later?
Still trying. Still striving. And still working on being not so afraid.
Still trying. Still striving. And still working on being not so afraid.
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Poetry (part 2) - The Fool's Prayer (2016)
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