"Thinking" is a poem written by Walter D. Wintle, a poet who lived in the late 19th and early 20th century.
The exact date of the first, original publication of "Thinking" is unknown.
Early publications of this poem - citing Walter D. Wintle as being the author - include: 1905 - Unity Published in 1905 by Unity Tract Society, Unity School of Christianity Called "Thinking", by Walter D. Wintle 1916 - Ohio Educational Monthly Published in 1916 by Ohio Education Association Called "Thinking", by Walter Wintle 1927 - The World's Best-loved Poems - By James Gilchrist Lawson Published in 1927 by Harper & Brothers Called "Thinking", by Walter D. Wintle 1931 - Ethics notebook for nurses Published in 1931 by Lippincott Called "Thinking", by Walter Wintle 1937 - Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill Published in 1937 by The Ralston Society Poem written without any credits (anonymous author) 1940 - The Filipino Nurse Published in 1940 by Philippine Nurses Association Called "Thinking", by Walter Wintle Later sources gave this poem, which originally carried the title "Thinking", the title "The Man Who Thinks He Can" and "It's All In The State Of Mind".
If you think you'll lose, you've lost; For out in this world we find Success begins with a fellow's will It's all in the state of mind.
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