In 1905 Walter D Wintle wrote this famous poem about ‘Thinking’ – the power of the mind and the influence positive thought can have.
The words have been carried by many and have inspired a host of professional sporting athletes to achieve greatness.
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 certain you won’t.
If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost
For out of the world we find,
Success begins with a fellow’s will
It’s all in the state of mind.
If you think you are outclassed, 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!
by Walter D Wintle
Scaravelli Inspired Yoga Teacher Catherine Annis
07747 19 69 14
Kensington Notting Hill, London, UK
