Have Conviction in You

Run, run, run away,
From all those who pull you down.
They've got nothing else to do,
Therefore, they've come after you.

Avert all those people who,
Keep trying to dispirit you.
Pay no heed to such people,
Who try to get the better of you.

I've had many a person try
to willfully discourage me.
But I've never let myself down,
Or given their envy company.

Always stand up for yourself.
And don't change your perspective.
Have faith in your own judgement.
You'll be right when time's reflective.

That doesn't mean you close your mind.
Always welcome others' stance.
Only then can you expect them
In return, to observe your plans.