This is the real time, a surreal time when obstacles fall away
By simply approaching them and encroaching on a new field of play
I go where I want because suddenly nothing is too tough
No barrier is too tall, no opponent is too rough to defeat me
Today, this year, or the remainder of my time here
No ogre, no monster, no bully, no evildoer
Will be the boss of me or scare from moving forward
Suddenly it’s clear, this is no time to stall or stray
This no time to malinger, no time to delay
I demand rather than declare
I command rather than dare
Now I am in charge of my time, my mind and my career
It took me quite a while to find out the truth
This life is a jagged path
There are no perfect routes
I have found my way home on my own in the dark
So I am not afraid to go out on my own anymore
I am not afraid of hearing there might be closed doors
Or that people won’t approve or vote yes or pitch in
I am on a road worth traveling even if I am alone
There is freedom ahead and what could be a bigger win
Than relying on myself and getting away from the din
Of naysayers and grumblers and bullies and bears
I rise on the heat of all their hot air
Yes, that’s me way up high, above and ahead
In a place of my own, where no could have led me
Because each of us has a unique way, we must find
Our own place called success that’s uniquely sublime
So stop trying to steal mine, compete with me or else
You will lose your precious battle, which is really with yourself
When you find your own path, you will love what you see
I’ll be happy for you, because I am happy with me
Feel free to ignore me if you can’t bear my zeal
Because this is my time, my path and my purpose for real
Nance Rosen is the author of Speak Up! & Succeed. She speaks to business audiences around the world and is a resource for press, including print, broadcast and online journalists and bloggers covering social media and careers.
