Got a great business idea or an offer for something that seems great however not sure if you should take it on or accept it? What ever the situation I bet there are lots of things going through your mind at the time. Does each thought start with a ‘what if …’?

What if I fail?

What if I can’t find or make the time?

What if I try it and find it’s not for me?

What if I get stuck?

What if I lose everything?

What if I [fill in the blank]

These are all very good questions.  However …

What if you don’t even try?

Ever pass on an opportunity and then later regret not having taken it? Rumour has it that as we age we reflect more on the opportunities we passed up when we really wanted to check them out and give them a chance. Don’t let this evolve into a pattern.  If an opportunity comes up and it interests you give it a go.

Risk Assessment

What’s the worst that could happen should you take action? Take a look at what all the possible consequences could be.  Very rarely does the worst case scenario happen, however should the worst happen, could you live with it?  If you look at the worst case scenario and decide that you will be ok even if it happens, it’s not the end of the world.  Now that you have reviewed the risks involved …

What if I succeed?

Completing your goal will give you a great sense of accomplishment! How will you feel? How does it look on the other side? How will it affect your life? What would you do differently then you do now?

Everyone can live the life of their dreams however it will not come to them, they have to go and create it. Remember you can’t succeed if you don’t even give it a shot.