If- Poem by Rudyard Kipling (No Kipling Picture)

Perhaps this poem, called "If" and authored by British author Rudyard Kipling, is a bit dated back to the turn-of-the-century (the 20th century that is), reflecting an English boarding school time. Nevertheless, this poem is timeless, inspirational and all about meeting success and disaster with equal aplomb in life. Make others do a double-take about what is success in their lives and the proper attitude to take when going through all of the ups and downs in life with this classic coming-of-age "If" poem by Rudyard Kipling on this snow globe!