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21 October 2009 36 Comments

ifI wasn’t planning on writing any post tonight. Instead, I sat and read through countless posts in my google reader.  I wish I could remember which blog I saw this on: 

What would you do, if you knew you would not fail?

This was a quote that I have always loved and pulled out whenever I was going through something rough in life.  I have to be honest that my life is pretty rough now in a lot of ways. None of them too dramatic or exciting. Some of it I attribute to mid-life crisis.  Who cares.

My point is: I’m so glad I read this quote again on someones blog, because it’s just what I needed to read tonight. If you own that blog or know who posted it, please leave it in the comments section.

 What would I do if I knew I would not fail?

Fear sucks. Be a good mom and make sure your children grow up knowing what that quote really means.

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  • October 22 2009 at 12:47 AM That One Mom
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    Wow, Nancy! That is powerful.
    .-= That One Mom´s last blog ..It’s An Award! Honest! =-.

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  • October 22 2009 at 12:48 AM Niki said:

    So many possibilities.
    .-= Niki´s last blog ..Day Trip =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Endless!

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  • October 22 2009 at 1:28 AM Stephanie said:

    It’s amazing the different choices I know I’d make. I wish I could live more closely to that quote, it is a good one.
    .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..What are you reading? =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Try it!!!

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  • October 22 2009 at 5:47 AM DG at Diaryofamadbathroom said:

    I don’t know. I’m too afraid to answer ;)
    .-= DG at Diaryofamadbathroom´s last blog ..Joy Riding in Cars With Boys – Part 2 of 2 =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Hahaha! Wuss!

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  • October 22 2009 at 6:49 AM Charlene said:

    That’s a great quote. It goes along with one of my favorite mantras, “Increased confidence brings increased capacity.”

    Believe you WILL succeed. Believe in YOU. Cuz ya know, you ROCK. :}
    .-= Charlene´s last blog ..Rise and Shine =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    That’s another great quote. I’ve never heard that one before.

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  • October 22 2009 at 9:33 AM Mom of Three
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    Thanks. I needed that today. You know how I started my own company recently… Well I need to get another contract in and I have an opportunity to introduce my company formally for a huge opportunity. And I’ve been doing my best to get my website and introductory materials in order, but yesterday I just got so discouraged! I was looking at my competitors and Fear stuck his little nose in where he doesn’t belong. I just came to a screeching halt.

    I KNOW I can do this. I need to not forget that and do what I know I can do.

    Thanks for the reminder Nancy.
    .-= Mom of Three´s last blog ..Thank you! =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Glad I could help. I’m kind of in a similar place with work. I’m tired of what I am doing. I’m tired of always being tired. I need a change and this quote helps me “get there”.

    Hope everything works out perfectly for you!
    xoxo

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  • October 22 2009 at 10:12 AM Christine said:

    Never give up! Always keep trying! I read somewhere Abraham Lincoln had failed at 30 something things he tried but never gave up! Its what life is about, never let someone tell you its impossible
    .-= Christine´s last blog ..What About Me Wednesday? =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Here’s the thing to me:

    The failures don’t linger in your brain long. The awful feeling from them fades away…so why do we get so stuck on them?

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  • October 22 2009 at 10:14 AM Jane said:

    Great reminder! Isn’t it funny how the posts we read by others often say the most to us in that moment? I find that most days I read exactly what I need to hear. And the quote you shared is perfect for me today. Thank you!
    .-= Jane´s last blog ..Running from the Scary Mommy =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Seeing this yesterday was perfect timing for me. I actually went to bed without feeling so stressed out. Wish I could find where I saw it!?!?!?

    Glad it helped you too!

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  • October 22 2009 at 11:45 AM Brittany at Mommy Words
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    Nancy thank you. We should live closer to this. I know there are a lot of big things I would do. I would start my own furniture company, for one. Knowing I would not fail would be helpful to say the least :) And I don;t have the balls or the money without knowing! Great post!

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    How cool that furniture is what you’d like to do!!!! How did you arriveat wanting to do that?

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  • October 22 2009 at 11:46 AM Brittany at Mommy Words
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    Oh are you going to post what you would do?
    .-= Brittany at Mommy Words´s last blog ..Six Ways to Scary =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    I am hoping I figure it out soon. I’m in a place where I’m not loving my work anymore. I feel like I need a change, because what I’m presently doing is stressing me out too much and I can’t keep waking up with a sore jaw from clenching my teeth all night long. :(

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  • October 22 2009 at 1:36 PM Wauzzy said:

    Quit my job and do other things to make sure we can pay the bills. I would love to paint, write, be more creative, work with my fantasy.
    I would definitely do that!

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  • October 22 2009 at 3:11 PM Andrea
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    The first thing that comes into my head is try skiing again. I’m terrified of getting out there on the slopes, and I’d love to be able to be doing it, esp. when hubby eventually teaches our daughter. Sigh. I’m too chicken to try again. There are so many other things I could come up w. but I went with the first thing that popped into my mind!
    .-= Andrea´s last blog ..Deep Thought (Sorry … I can only give you the one!) =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    I say get out there and do it! To me…it’s better to fall or fail rather than to have regrets for what you didn’t do. Start small and work your way up as your comfort level grows.

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    Andrea
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    Replied on : October 23rd, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    OK, maybe this winter … I’ll think about it. ;)
    .-= Andrea´s last blog ..My favorite things! =-.

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  • October 22 2009 at 5:19 PM blueviolet said:

    I have just written it out and it’s on my fridge for me to see every day. Thank you!
    .-= blueviolet´s last blog ..Go ahead. Call him boy. =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    :) It makes me smile that it meant something to you too!

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  • October 22 2009 at 5:44 PM Julie@JulieChats
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    Love that quote! We had a teacher in high school who made us memorize all these wonderful things, quotes and even the poem IF, which I remembered when I read your title.

    Just stopping by late to say hi from last week’s VGNO!
    .-= Julie@JulieChats´s last blog ..Layout of the Week – Our Little Monster =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    I’m going to have to google that poem. Hello to you too :)

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  • October 22 2009 at 8:26 PM Joe said:

    Oh my God, I love that line. I’ve never heard that before, but I absolutely think it’s great. It seems so inspiring to me. I need to put that somewhere to make it a daily reminder.
    .-= Joe´s last blog ..Funny Crap of the Week =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Glad you liked it! It’s a really great one and it’s done some good things for me in my life. I think that line of thinking is what I’ve been missing the past couple of years. Funny how it crossed my path now, when I could really use it again.

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  • October 22 2009 at 9:13 PM susan said:

    I have always enjoyed that quote-it always makes me stop and think. I wanted to pass on a couple awards to you. (Stop by my site) I think you might have gotten them already, but I hope this helps you feel appreciated today since you seem down…
    .-= susan´s last blog ..Wealthy Wednesday =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 22nd, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Thanks so much, Susan for giving me these awards. You’re right, they did lift my spirits up! Thank you, thank you!

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  • October 23 2009 at 12:11 AM Lee the Hot Flash Queen said:

    What would I do if I knew I would not fail?? I’d start small with blog domination ;) I have to respond to your response to UnFollow. THE NERVE!! Tweeting your comment!! HELL NO!! See, I would have called her out on my blog! But, I’m hormonal!!
    .-= Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..Un Follow =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 23rd, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    She’s got a reputation for lashing out. I spared myself the drama and STFU. Talk about blog dominatrix, Oh wait, you said blog domination. :)

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  • October 23 2009 at 12:56 AM Lauren
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    I watched Hilary Swank on Jay Leno earlier. I got the impression that she never thinks about the “F” word. She skydives, bungee jumps, and learned how to fly a plane in order to play Amelia Earhart. I know we all have different fear thresholds. But some people, like Hilary Swank, seem to fly just above the fear threshold (sticking with the Amelia Earhart theme) and never look down. Several months ago, I was gripped by fear of the unknown when I lost my job. So, I wrote a poem about it, which helped immensely. Then I dug my heels in and started climbing back up the slippery slope, successfully avoiding disaster at every altitude change. Fear is really just smoke and mirrors – a horrific disguise to prevent us from seeing what’s hidden beneath the mask.

    Here’s my fear post when you get a chance:

    http://thinkspin.blogspot.com/2009/06/fear.html
    .-= Lauren´s last blog ..Slouching Towards Absurdity =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 23rd, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    It’s funny that you mention Amelia Earhart. She was my idol when I was growing up. She mystified me. I have a poster of her from an ad campaign that has “Think Different” written on it. It hangs right over my desk.

    I really want to see this movie.

    And yes, fear is brutal.

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  • October 23 2009 at 4:19 PM Leah said:

    Very powerful! I don’t know what I would do…
    .-= Leah´s last blog ..Day 22 =-.

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