What happens when somebody tells YOU that you are not good enough?

What happens when somebody tells you
That you are not good enough?
Do you listen to that person?
Turn back . . . .
And give up all your hopes and dreams?

What happens to all your dreams?
Life long ambitions and aspirations?
Should you give up?
Just because,
Somebody told you – you are not good enough?

In life, it often happens
Whether you are at school, work or play
People just appear from nowhere
And tell us that we are not good enough
Or we don’t belong or fit in
They tell us we have nothing to offer
No talents, skills or qualifications
Nothing worthy or valuable. . . .
Should we believe them?
Should we give in to them?
Should we give up all our hopes?
But, why?

We are who we are
And we have the right to be the best we can be
We have a right to a dream, a hope, a goal
And, we have the right to make it happen
And become successful
Just like anybody else . . .

So next time . . .
When somebody tells you that
You are not good enough
Don’t turn back or walk away
Don't give up your dream or hope
Be courageous and strong
Stand still and look in the person’s eye
And ask “why not?’”


“Why not?”
Many years ago, I was battling with some issues that led me to write this to myself, to give me strength. It helped me a lot and I was able to overcome some of my fears..