Will

by Will Smith

Stephen Covey, in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, said there are only two human problems: (1) knowing what you want, but not knowing how to get it; and (2) not knowing what you want.

Clarity of mission is a powerful cornerstone of success. Knowing what you want gives direction to your life—every word, every action, every association, can be accurately chosen and harnessed to precipitate your desired outcome. What you eat, when you sleep, where you go, who you talk to, what you allow them to say to you, who your friends are, can all be corralled and launched toward your wildest dreams. (Desire, however, is a double-edged sword. But that’s for later—I didn’t know that back then.)

From the first time the doctor placed you in my arms I knew I’d meet death before I’d let you meet harm Although questions arose in my mind, would I be man enough? Against wrong, choose right and be standin’ up From the hospital that first night Took a hour just ta get the car seat in right People drivin’ all fast, got me kinda upset Got you home safe, placed you in your bassinette That night I don’t think one wink I slept As I slipped out my bed, to your crib I crept Touched your head gently, felt my heart melt ’Cause I knew I loved you more than life itself Then to my knees, and I begged the Lord please Let me be a good daddy, all he needs Love, knowledge, discipline, too I pledge my life to you “Just the Two of Us”