what you’re made of. Heavy stuff.<\/p>\n
But there is no failure, no risk, not really.<\/p>\n
It’s not confidence that shrieks this in your face like a drill sergeant, it is not determination in your chin. It is simply nonexistent.<\/p>\n
There is no failure.<\/p>\n
Tonight is destiny, success and triumph.<\/p>\n
Adversity cannot hang on you now like a too-heavy coat, too warm for the weather wrapped around and choking, fear a false security blanket.<\/p>\n
Cowardice? What’s that? Anxiety? What’s that? Even hope…<\/p>\n
There is nothing but the stone-sure promise of accolade and applause.<\/p>\n
I am ready. Here I come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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