Why

​Why should I strive?
Do my best
Make the effort
Forgo the chance to rest
Be more than a follower
Build and set the tone
What drives ambition?
Sparks energy
Gives life special meaning
Touching the creative zone
Some seem to have it
Others no desire
Content to be lazy
Heart and mind without fire
Not because of the past
Many overcome much
Not just brain power or talent
Success comes to many without such
Others squander those gifts
There is an attitude
About life and its direction
Feeling we can make a difference
Direct the course of events
Choice not to be hopeless
Recognize power of intent
The more that we use it
The more we see fruit
Gratitude becomes natural
Like a snowball
Build the pursuit
Discover what drives you
Gives meaning and direction
Choose and establish purpose
Be the best that you can
In this lies contentment
Not without strife
Adapt and adjust the plan
Joy in the trying
As well as some pain
Not deterred or distracted
Fullness of life will you gain
Figure out desire
Understand fear
Success can be scary
Failure is ever near
Be in the moment
Use all that you have
Answer the questions
Find why when you give