You versus You

Who are you? Do you matter? Does your existence make a difference? Have you ever wondered about the millions and millions of people on the face of this Planet? Do you see meaning and purpose in their lives? No This is because most choose laziness over struggle, rest over sweat, comfort over pain And sleep over repeated hard work The list goes on and on They continue singing the same tune, living the illusion of becoming great one day Purely by luck without ever having to work for it I know you see it Mediocrity may seem like a far-fetched concept in the self-grandiose, over-indulged lives Of many, but it's the reality of what is happening to them Success, Glory, and Respect They all come at a hefty cost, one paid with blood, sweat, long days, short nights, Unceasing effort, and so on and so forth It is where being better than the guy next door isn't enough, where being the strongest in Town isn't enough At the end of the day, always remember that when you set goals, you compete against No one but yourself At the start of every day, you are at war with yesterday's self because the days of glory Are always ahead of you Tribulations and hardships will always be a part of life It's important to acknowledge negative events and learn to accept them as challenges Never let them define who you are, however You need to push back and boldly say No to the victim mentality It's always easy and tempting to blame others for your struggles You need to stand up and make a resounding commitment to be your better self Keep your eyes focused on the goal, aiming to be the person you want to become It may seem unrealistic, but each day only requires consistent and slight improvements Consider using the compound effect to make it a reality That means you only need to get 1% better every day Push a little bit harder to do that extra lap or complete the additional milestone When it all comes to fruition at the eleventh hour, you can look back and be proud of What you've accomplished Always remember that people who accept less see themselves as lesser than others. They are those who wither away, unnamed, forgotten, and uncelebrated Consider why you're working hard You may be a parent, a sportsperson, or a leader in your community Your goal is to inspire the next generation The best way to convince is to do Be the person that embodies your values and determination to realize whichever goals And ambitions you have It is important to note that success doesn't stumble upon anyone It's not a product of mindless pursuit If you don't know what you are after, then you don't have a right definition of success in Your life People who win, succeed, and excel always establish objectives Those objectives are higher than those of others, and greater than most, but Unparalleled to any As the saying goes, it's only when one aims at the moon, there's a possibility that he may Land amongst the stars Next time you're at the gym, try putting in one extra hour. A few extra days of effort Doesn't burn calories or ensure the realization of your fitness goals Success is like carving a sculpture out of a boulder, one strike at a time and countless Persistent strikes make that boulder submit to your resolve and finally encapsulate the Shape you wish to give it Appreciate the small gains and the importance of remaining consistent, like water carves Through the hardest stones, like a sculptor shapes a boulder Carve out your future, your destiny, and your achievements one strike at a time. They Add up to countless consistent strikes Be the hero Be the best and remember, the world waits for you to fail It feeds on people's misery You aren't there to be entertained, or to live a life of mediocrity You are a fighter And you'll win and win big