What If

Many of my best ideas start with, “What if…”. Two and a half year ago, the question, “What if someone wanted to pay me to build them a website?” led me to become a web designer and entrepreneur. There are so many What Ifs in life. Some are looking back, and can be counter-productive. But the What Ifs that look to the future, that look ahead even without seeing a clear picture, are what makes success stories. They are my fuel. They keep my synapses firing. 

Consider this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson:

“Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions.  All life is an experiment.  The more experiments you make the better.  What if they are a little course, and you may get your coat soiled or torn?  What if you do fail, and get fairly rolled in the dirt once or twice.  Up again, you shall never be so afraid of a tumble.” 

It’s so true, and so relevant.