Get Up

I was struggling in my environment
So I adapted
Exercised kindness
Used a different strategy
Studied diligently
And when that didn't work
I changed scenery
Failure is not an option
I will adapt
Reinvent
Continue to learn
But I won't quit

I said get up
In those times of loneliness and doubt
I clung to that mustard seed of faith
You are the result of divine workmanship
Created to produce all types of good work
Can you overcome this situation
See you have a catalog of victories
In the midst of tremendous obstacles
You were built to be victorious
Use your past victories as a reminder of your strength
And faith

Why
Do we have
Such a hard time accomplishing our goals
Your enemy is fear
Doubt
Judgement
Versus focusing on your dreams and vision
Can you be
Lonely but not alone
Choose purpose over popularity
It is longer lasting
I fell down
See you were down
You were down for the count
Everyone
Everyone
Turned away

But you chose to get up
Fortify your mind
Against the forces and influences
That seek to captivate you
And lead you astray
From your life vision
Your mind is like a sponge
It easily absorbs everything
And has a hard time
Releasing the dirt
Ignore the noise
Choose to pay attention
Choose to pay attention
To those things
That bring you closer
To your life vision
Choosing to pay attention
To such distractions
That lead you astray
Can be louder
Than the pictures
That you attempt to paint in your mind
It is wise to stay aware
But remember
To direct most of your energy
Toward your goals
Dreams
And vision for your life

I said get up
Politics makes just enough sense to keep you distracted
Struggle
Faith
Struggle some more
Faith
Victory
Struggle
Struggle
Struggle
Then victory
You win
I said you win

Intentional meditation can make a distracted mind
That of a guided missile
Get up
Mindset is what separates
The good
From the exceptional
Get wisdom
And understanding
I said get up
Black man
Get up

The work you do when one is watching
Is the key to success
Maximize your time at home
The best workout is done in this order
Mental pushups
Followed by physical pushups
You are the combination
Of warrior
Strategist
And problem solver
Just multiply your age times 365
That is the number of days conquered
As technology advances
So must the human spirit
This means becoming more connected with nature
Knowing yourself in relationship to society
And God

Success is rarely a coincidence
It is a combination of work
Strategy
The right opportunity
And you
Which is the most essential component
You and your faith
Are the key components
You could be the person to inspire
The next generation of artists
Leaders
Innovators
Be powerful today

I said get up
Knowing without a doubt
You are worthy
You are worthy
You were born to create
You were made to be victorious
Hold your head high
Release yourself from past trials
Embrace your gifts
Now press towards the future
A humble beginning is the perfect recipe for success

I said get up
Starting from the ground floor
Forces one to build a solid foundation
If you are starting with nothing
Know you are in the perfect place
To succeed
It is impossible to start with nothing
When you have infinite potential

I said get up
Nothing can be achieved
With silly behavior
Except silly friends
Consequences
And short lived popularity
Based on immature thinking
Mindset is everything
Discipline is essential

Get up
Get up
Get up man
The work you do when no one is watching
Is the key to success
Maximize your time at home
Maximize your time at home
You are worthy
You are worthy
I said get up
The baton
See that baton is now in your hands
And you have a cloud of witnesses cheering you on
Everybody
Everybody that you know
Every family member that came before you
Is watching you

Get up
Get up
Get up