Mantra Poem by Mahfooz Ali

Throughout the ages,
We will find that the greatest impediment of progress and achievement
has been and continues to be the individual impeding himself.
The worst enemy of nearly all people is themselves.
It is our own self pity,
lack of self control,
and determination that bog us down and hold us back.
Thoughts like, 'I am not smart enough',
'I am not strong enough',
Or
'I am not experienced enough' are more disabling than blindness or deafness.
We all have disabilities,
some are more apparent than others
and some are more disabling than others.
But just because
we can't do something
with as much ease as others
do does not mean we should give up?
What sets apart the champion from the losers is not their physical ability,
It is their heart.
They set no boundaries they believe they can do anything and they do not give up...