Standards

Do people really,
Live up tot he standards,
That are set for them?
Or do we always fall short?
Not quite reaching that bar,
Which was set so high.
Is it possible to make it,
If the proper motivation is given?
Or maybe people saying that you can't,
Will give you the extra push that you need.
Perhaps,
It will have the opposite effect,
And make you feel like what you're doing,
Just isn't good enough.
It varies from person to person.
For some one thing helps.
To others,
It hurts