What if it all works out?

How many times have you stopped yourself from starting something because you were scared it wouldn’t work? That voice in your head whispers, “What if I fail? What if I’m not good enough? What if everything falls apart?”

But here’s a question no one asks enough: What if it all works out? What if the risk you take changes your life? What if you succeed beyond your wildest dreams?

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Welcome to another issue of Better Self—let’s take another step toward growth!

Too often, fear of failure keeps us stuck. It’s easier to play it safe than to risk looking foolish, making mistakes, or getting hurt. But when you only focus on what could go wrong, you forget to dream about what could go right.

Today, let’s flip the script. Let’s ask, “What if it all works out?” Here’s how you can start changing the way you think—and change your life in the process.

1. Challenge Your “What Ifs”

Your brain loves to protect you from danger—even danger that doesn’t exist. That’s why when you think about chasing your goals, fear kicks in and fills your head with worst-case scenarios.

• “What if I fail?”

• “What if people judge me?”

• “What if I’m not good enough?”

But here’s the truth: most of those fears never come true. What if instead, you asked:

• “What if I succeed?”

• “What if people love what I create?”

• “What if I surprise myself?”

Pro Tip: The next time your brain says “What if I fail?”—pause. Flip the question and ask, “What if this works out better than I ever imagined?”

2. Start Small, Dream Big

Success doesn’t happen overnight. It happens by taking small steps—every single day—toward what you want. You don’t need to know exactly how things will work out. You just need to start.

Take one small action today. Send the email. Apply for the job. Post your first video. Each step builds momentum, and soon you’ll realize that your fears were just lies holding you back.

Pro Tip: Write down one small action you can take today that moves you closer to your goal. Then do it. Just one step.

3. Accept That Fear Is Part of the Process

Here’s the secret: fear doesn’t go away. Even the most successful people still feel afraid. But they take action anyway. The difference between people who succeed and people who don’t?

They don’t let fear stop them.

You don’t have to be fearless to win—you just have to move forward, even when it’s uncomfortable.

ACTIONABLE NEXT STEPS:

• Flip the Script: Write down one fear you’ve been holding onto. Now ask yourself, “What if it all works out?”

• Take a Tiny Step: Do one thing today that brings you closer to your dream, no matter how small.

• Embrace the Fear: Tell yourself, “It’s okay to be scared. I’m doing it anyway.”

TAKEAWAYS:

When fear asks, “What if I fail?”—you answer, “What if I succeed?” Here’s how to move forward:

• Challenge your fears and dream about what could go right.

• Start small. Action is the cure for fear.

• Accept that fear will always be there—and take the leap anyway.

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