Self-fulfilling expectations

Now here is a special theory,

A quandary of the mind

That leaves people way ahead

And some grappling far behind.

It's called holding self-fulfilling expectations

Like the Pygmalion Effect that resounds

And explains why some are irresponsible 

And some are rightly duty-bound.

It explains optimism and pessimism

And the role that they justly play

In getting what you want in life

Or how far you've come in life's way.

It's a matter of belief, of the Truth

You hold close to your heart,

So let me explain this theory to you,

Now where should we start?

In a situation when you are grappling

You get what you expect,

Whether its success you want near

Or failure has laid in the mind its bed.

And this is where one must rely

On the mind's higher powers,

To be more optimistic, more happy

Even when reality is stark.

Have those high expectations

Don't let people fall in your mind's eye;

Expect the money and the adulations,

Expect the best for your life.

Because people behave as you expect,

And you get what you always wanted

Because life is a wish-granting jewel

And by our dreams is fulfilled.

It's not really about being positive,

It's about holding your self in high esteem,

About feeling successful and deserving

When all about you is reeling.

So today pick out a notebook

And a very beautiful pen

And write the story of your life

Where you are the hero no matter when.

And even as i tell you this

I must follow my own advice

Because i'm also a criminal

Who expected the worst in hindsight.

So will you join me on this journey

Of making beautiful amends

So that we can travel far together

And eat off the jewels life has sent.