What Would You Do If You Knew You’d SUCCEED At It?
Forgot that saying about “What would you do if you knew you wouldn’t FAIL.” Why think about failure when you’re about to rock the world?
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if i knew i would succeed, i’d answer back when bureaucracy seemed pointless. i would stop hiding the office romance that my heart tells me is the one, and i would take the stares and criticism with a smirk. i’d chase the one i now pussyfoot around with my heart in my mouth, trying not to scare him off, with the words of self-help dating websites doing the hoopla in my head. i’d ask him to divorce the woman he left for “freedom” and pursue a future with me, and i would build that future grand and tall and work and live and laugh and love. i would take the chance to travel knowing my family will be safe and well and in good health when i return, and i would never keep my feelings to myself but shout them loud knowing they will be returned.
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:43 am
Return to university, finish both of my degrees, apply for law school, complete law school, and become a family lawyer.
September 2nd, 2008 at 11:13 am
I would either stay at home and be an author or move to New York and write for a magazine.
September 2nd, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I would write a novel and hopefully be able to make a career of it.
September 2nd, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I’d like to be a bit adventurous and go sky diving and drive a race car at 140 mph.
September 2nd, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I would become an Olympian! Either in skeleton or cycling,
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Launch several inventions, enjoy the remainder of my son’s youth, and create a natural refuge utilized to educate others regarding the bounty of blessings surrounding them (foraging and natural medicine).
September 2nd, 2008 at 3:56 pm
I keep wanting to answer ‘what I would do if there were no limits/barriers’, which is a different question than what you are asking.
I think the answer for me would be to launch my own business. I’m scared of leaving my comfort zone as much as the uncertainty of a new venture. But the *promise* of success would bridge those feelings.
September 2nd, 2008 at 5:37 pm
i would halt all coastal development in california, bulldoze the mega-mansions, remove offshore drilling, and find somewhere for a desalination plant…
and prohibit the cutting of redwoods & other old-growth trees,
… i also would be a painter/photographer ‘in the public eye’ as a profession.
and maybe a comedian…
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:47 pm
i would love stand in front of a crowded room and entertain them with a bit of comedy along with a little bit of singing
September 2nd, 2008 at 7:02 pm
I would start my dream band, not go along with other established ideas. I’d also ask a few people out
September 2nd, 2008 at 8:46 pm
I would become a costume designer and fashion designer, mainly because I’ve always loved creating costumes for Halloween. I would also love to participate in the design of parade floats and movie/stage sets.
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Out of all of my aspirations in life, I would go for becoming a professional counselor. The only reason I am hesitant about achieving this goal now, is because I am afraid that I will not be good with people. I fear that I will become impatient and insensitive with them. I am a shy person, but I am deeply interested in the personal lives and feelings of others.
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:38 pm
I would go back to university and get another degree or two in the areas of cognitive science and information design, and I would become a consultant who works with designers of both physical and digital objects, using my strong knowledge of the way people interact with objects and tools. I would make it my goal to make everything as accessible as possible, and I’d only work 24 hours a week but still pay my bills and have enough to put aside to buy a house
September 3rd, 2008 at 2:49 am
if i knew i would be successful in everything i plan i would feel fearless and i would live my life to the fullest.
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:22 am
I’d try to publish a book of my poetry.
September 3rd, 2008 at 6:41 am
Die… for then i will know what lies ahead
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I’d start a successful software company that focused on Bible-based and Christian-themed games.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Be free.
September 4th, 2008 at 1:18 am
I would open a bakery and bake to my heart’s content. the only real success I would strive for beyond a career in baking would be to have a wonderful family. I would hope that I could foster a home life for my family comparable to what I have had with my own family.
September 4th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
buy a house.
September 4th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I would go to Le Cordon Bleu in London. Then open up my own bakery or restaurant in London or Cardiff. I would also love to be able to find that special someone and start a family. Those are really the only things that I strive to become in my life.
September 5th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
i have no fear of failure, so there is nothing that i wouldnt do … the only thing keeping me from trying various things such as being an astronaut and flying to the moon are everyday responsiblilities, like kids, job, lack of money etc … other than that i have done everything that i have wanted to do within my reach. i have no fear, and no regrets, and anything i do i do 100% i refuse to settle for anything less and will never be a defeatist. tis better to die standing than to live a life on your knees. skate or die . live in the moment . never falter . stand tall .
September 5th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
I would probably open my own business selling natural baby items, and childrens clothing, toys and other things. I only hesitate because there are so many other moms doing the same thing. I fear I wont be creative enough.
September 5th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
I would study psycology
September 6th, 2008 at 1:42 am
I would not only go back to college, which is a true goal of course, but I would invest in real estate. Obtaining historic homes (at least built before 1920) and restore them.
September 6th, 2008 at 9:42 am
I would do exactly what I am doing now which is to substitute teach. The only difference would be that I substitute more often at my daughters’ school (fear of failure and embarrassment around peers/friends prevent me from subbing at my own daughters’ school often) and an increase in pay would be changes I would make if there were no limitations.
September 6th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I would run for political office, and then change the way our political and governmental system works…because we do things all kinds of backwards!
September 6th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
I would pour my heart and soul into both my children and my novels, knowing that for all the effort, it would turn out all right.
September 7th, 2008 at 7:30 am
I would open a food related online business. Probably gourmet cookies where I created the recipes. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time, but never put my dream in action!
September 7th, 2008 at 9:30 am
I’d become a day trader.
September 7th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
I would translate all ancient books, the ones in Coptic, Latin, Ancient Greek, etc, into modern English. This is now too hard to do, since there’s nobody interested in publishing them all, but if I knew I would succeed, I can assure you that I would try to do it.
September 7th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
I would write novels and go back to school to finish my goal of getting my doctorate in Psychology.
September 7th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
I would write children’s books while my children are young and inspiring.
September 7th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
I would drop everything and move to Holland.
September 7th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
I would take over the world.
September 7th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
I’d go into the real estate market as an agent, and I’d buy houses, renovate & stage them, and sell them. I would LOVE this life!
September 8th, 2008 at 1:48 am
If I did not have to worry about the financial ramifications, I would be a stay at home Mom and home school my child - participating in the many activities that are available during the day when I am otherwise at an eight to five thirty job.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:46 am
I would be an astronomer, astronaut, author, interior designer, and architect. I would design space colonies and teach others about astronomy and science.
September 8th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I would go out and travel all over the world.
September 8th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
I would start my own business.
September 8th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
I would start a band with my sister.
September 9th, 2008 at 1:46 am
i can re enter my admnistrative service exam and make my dream true for the honest and service to the nation… really it is true… believe it.
September 11th, 2008 at 11:57 am
I would have started my own business. Would have diversified business portfolio for sure.
September 11th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
I would quit my job, go to a flight training school, and become a professional pilot.
September 13th, 2008 at 5:07 am
I’d pack up all my stuff and move to Disney World and spend the rest of my life working for the Mouse!
September 13th, 2008 at 11:31 am
I would move to New York and begin working in the magazine industry– first working my way up through the ranks and then eventually starting my own magazine. My magazine would become very successful and inspire millions of people. I would branch out and also start writing books and would forever be known as a benevolent, inspirational person who helped millions of people.
September 13th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I would play the lottery today.
September 13th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Be a ROCKSTAR!
(really…)
September 14th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
I would move to Colorado, obtain a master’s degree in American Literature, and become a college professor!
September 14th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Create plants that would grow under very adverse conditions and limited water to enable everyone to be fed
September 15th, 2008 at 11:53 am
I would become as an administrator
of this world to help common people
September 15th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I would become a painter and travel the world.
September 16th, 2008 at 1:25 am
I would be an author, stay at home and write a novel just as I have always wanted to do for as long as I can remember.
September 17th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
I would open a restaurant. I’d have someone else run the front and deal with people, so I could just create new dishes.
September 17th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I would write books, and perhaps start a business or two as well — as long as I was able to travel freely.
September 19th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
I would be a wife to my husband forever and ever and would never complain.
September 19th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
I would design a learning program for children with high aptitudes and intelligence who do not like or apply themselves at school.
September 20th, 2008 at 1:35 am
If I would succeed at anything I tried, I would spend the next year reading every single book I could about religion, psychology, and anything else that catches my fancy, while saving up some money with a nice little job that wouldn’t stress me out. I’d also be spending all that time trying out everything I could to self-help myself so that when the year was up I’d be proud of who I was.
Then, I’d learn to drive, get the GED, use the money I saved up to get an okay car, and enroll at the Junior Collage. I would spend the next three years taking every last class I find interesting, not treat it like high school and actually remember everything I learned and not cram it, and in the back of my head I’d let the idea for a book stew for a bit. Then, after taking a whole bunch of English classes and feeling confident in my grammar, I’d start writing anything I could think of.
Somewhere in there, I’d finally decide I’d spent enough time at the JC, and apply for a whole bunch of scholarships. I’d find the perfect art school for me, and I’d get in without a hitch and no fear of student loans once I’m done. I’d take every single class I could wether it fits with my degree or not, and I’d just draw, write, read, and sleep.
After all that, I’ll most likely have a new idea for where I want to go in life, and so I’ll go with it and just be happy.
September 20th, 2008 at 3:14 am
I’d even on many businesses!
September 20th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I WOULD LIKE TO EARN LOTS OF MONEY.
September 20th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I would go back to college to earn my degree in both theatre and marine biology. I would purchace my home in North Carolina.
September 20th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
I would become certified as a counselor for new widows. My husband passed away suddenly last November and even though I have lost both parents as well as close friends, the grief associated with losing a spouse and the changes one goes through are unexpected and startling causing one to think you may be absolutely crazy. I want to reach out to those people in a professional way to reassure and support them as they experience this.
September 21st, 2008 at 6:45 am
I would buy a Powerball ticket, win a gajillion dollars, and spend the rest of my life traveling the world.
September 21st, 2008 at 3:11 pm
I would quit my job and start my own music therapy practice.
September 21st, 2008 at 3:28 pm
If I could do absolutely anything and be assured success I would write professionally.
September 21st, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I would move to the north during the summer and move to the south during the winte.r i woudl invest oall my money and go to college and get a license to practice law.
September 21st, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Start my own virtual assistant business out of my home.
September 21st, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Start my own business
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:22 pm
I would go back to college for another degree, probably teaching.
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:52 pm
I would goto University again and enrol in a Masters/Ph. D programme, in Aviation Management
September 22nd, 2008 at 10:47 pm
I am currently working on going back to school for my B.S. in forensic science. I just completed my assc. degree in crime scene investigations. I either want to work in a crime lab or as a CSI.
September 24th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
I would join the Olympics
September 25th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I would produce and direct an epic hollywood documentary exposing the corrupt lobbyist system in the US.
September 26th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I would go back to school and get the degree in medicine that I have always wanted. But I feel like I’m getting to old to do now. But if I knew that I would succeed I would go for it.
September 28th, 2008 at 10:07 am
I would tell my boss that she can have me as contract labor only so that I can have time to build websites that I see as a personal interest. From there, I would spend a lot of time out on the field doing “research” and meeting my users … Like when I go meet with my users in the San Antonio area, my daughter and I could also go see some friends that I haven’t seen in years and go to Sea World.
September 28th, 2008 at 10:39 am
I would start a non-profit to help soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Some would need housing, some would need counseling, some would need financial help. Whatever they need, I’d find a way to help.
September 28th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
I would return to college and get a masters in nursing.
September 28th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
I would go to nurses training school and become an RN so I could support my family.
September 28th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I would buy a farm and be self-sufficient. I would quit my day job and just take care of animals and plants for the rest of my life.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:45 am
I would pick the right lottery numbers!
September 29th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
If I knew that I would successed at life, I would smile more often.
To know that all the struggles I’ve made would pay off one day would be a daily intoxicating feeling.
I would have a desire to become something like a doctor or neonatal nurse, because in this fantasy I know I would succeed.
September 30th, 2008 at 3:55 am
If I would assured of success, I would go back to college, finish my B.S, go to grad school and get my M.P.H, then apply to medical school.
I would like to specialize in epidemiology, parasitology or immunology.
September 30th, 2008 at 9:58 am
I would go back to college to get my degree in nutrition. I would love to be a nutritionist that helps kids battle obesity.
September 30th, 2008 at 11:18 am
continue …
September 30th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
If I knew I would succeed, I would start a nonprofit animal sanctuary. Not an adoption center but a sanctuary for animals all kinds to live peacefully. A retirement home for animals who need rest and love.
October 1st, 2008 at 7:50 am
I would write childrens books.
October 1st, 2008 at 8:52 am
I would invest money in the dot com industry without any fear.
October 7th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I would ask hot girls to have sex with me.
I don’t understand how I am the only person with this initiative. I must be the most immature person here or something.
October 18th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Become the Editor-in-Chief of Vibe magazine and write a NY Times bestseller.