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What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
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The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams. So tell me, what are yours?
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About Christine Macdonald Christine Macdonald is a Los Angeles based author from the island of O’ahu. Through her writing she uses her voice, a unique blend of cutting truth and self-deprecating humor to inspire others to release their shame and tell their story. She is public about her struggles with clinical depression and PTSD from childhood abuse. Her forthcoming book of essays about surviving addiction and a career in the sex industry will be published in 2020. For more on Christine’s remarkable story visit her website www.poletosoul.com. View all posts by Christine Macdonald
Christine Macdonald 
I would ask Avril Lavigne to marry me.Read about my dating disasters at plentymorefishoutofwater
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as much as I would like to say find true love… *sighs* to become the biggest moive star the world will ever know….
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I would pursue my marketing business idea. The two main things that are holding me back from moving forward are the initial costs, and the fear of the unknown. I have no experience whatsoever in patents, trademarks and copyright laws.If I knew it wouldn't fail, I would have taken those steps by now.Good question for thought.
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@Plentymorefish – Nice! @SirThomas – True Love with ourselves is the most important, yes? All else will fall in to place. Movie Star, eh? Get to auditioning! 🙂 @Matty – I can understand the costs etc., which are very frustrating. As far as trademark and copyright laws; Google is your best friend. I've spent hours educating myself from the US Govmnt sites. I say, start small w/ your idea… as long as your passionate about it, and it makes you happy – see where it goes! You never know until you just start…
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Wow!So many choices, so little time.Actually I am finally living my dream, one day at a time. I just have to learn how to do it better.
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Powerful post. I'm trying to live my long envisioned dream of being a writer full time. Baby steps but it's taken me 30 years to start so there's no stopping me now! :-)Love you~
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@IT – Sounds like you are doing a fine job. 🙂 @Chrissy – I am so happy. You are such a talent and inspire me so much. The world is a better place with you in it, and I'm a better person for knowing you. LY back. xxoo
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I'm pretty sure I don't fail. Ever.But that's because I only set out to do things that I know I can achieve.What is beyond my limits that I would like to achieve?Making enough to retire on before I turn 30.
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If it's what you really want and it will make you happy.. there is a way. But, as you get older most people realize they need less than what they thought to be happy. It's about sulf-fufillment and love. I think we are all further along in ways we didn't imagine. Other areas may need work, that's the trick.
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I would be an inventor, will continue writing which pleases me, and will be changing careers within the next month or so.
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@RJ – Good for you!!! What would you invent?
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Wow. That's something to think about! The first thing that came to my mind was that I would be a professional ballerina. I've always wanted to dance for my profession but in college I ended up dropping dance as my minor and going with accounting instead.accounting? I KNOW, what was I thinking?
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I could see you doing that! What is stopping you from taking classes on the weekend or once a month? It would be so much fun! I bet you are a natural…. 🙂
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I would skydive…bc I used to not be afraid of it and now I am.
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Ohhhhhhhhh that's a good one! I have always wanted to do that also. I smell girls weekend. 🙂
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well, without giving anything away, 2 things1. stop floods from storms and rivers rising.2. stop or greatly reduce concussions in football or any other contact sport.
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I like your thinking, RJ. Please follow your dream! Sounds like many people will benefit. 🙂
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I would head over to the nearest casino to play blackjack with the high rollers!Secretia
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That is one heck of an intimidating question. One that I've asked myself before, but I'm not satisfied that I've ever let myself even know the full answer.I'm going to keep asking until I get one, though.
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@Secretia – I love this answer. I will meet you there, Rainwoman. :)@Tattytiara – I feel the same way, sometimes. I believe this is about facing that fear; allowing ourselves to want something we know we deserve. I'm fascinated that most of us hold back with our dreams. I am 41 and only now realzing life really isn't a dress rehersal. I also am a huge dork (but I already knew that).
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Hmmm, I'm thinking. I really have no idea. Isn't that weird? Does marry Brad Pitt count? LOL Great post! I "heart" your blog! I'm you're newest fan 😉
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Hi Michelle and thank you! You made my morning with that comment. 🙂 The answer to that question is really interesting, isn't it? Outside of Brad Pitt (I totally agree), it's a little heavy to really be honest with our own selves. Really look inside what we want and then the question is: they why aren't we following our dream? What if we fail? So what? As long as we are living our best life, isn't that already some form of success?
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Follow up:I guess the real answer is Find true happiness.That's an inside job, too. I think I about there.Great topic, BTW
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Hmmm I would quit the boring 9-5 job and do soemthing interesting – maybe try and become a pianist. I would also worry less.Kate xxhttp://secretofficeconfessions.blogspot.com
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Without the probablitity failure, is there honestly any success though?And what would become of hope and love if everyone in this world was successful? I'm having a difficult time answering your question because I do not to live in a world without failure in it.To fail is to sometimes learn some of life's greatest lessons so I don't look at failure the way most people do.I hope you don't mind. I will be adding you to my blogs I follow but I won't be able to do it until I get to a computer next week.If you want a invite to my private blog, let me know.My emsill address is on my profile page. Just make sure you mention this blog though or your name. I've had people pretend to be other people to gain access to my blog in the past. Homey don't play that anymore. Lol.
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wow, my dreams, shall I make a list?- to be the best wife and mother I can- to travel again, to usa especially and show my kids the world- to be happy and fulfilled- to finish this damn house- to be healthy and safe, me and my family…..the list goes on and on….
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@IT – Thanks. I like your answer. 🙂 @Kate – Do you play piano now? If it ignites that fire in you, why not just play because you love it? 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm off to read you now. @Shelly – The beauty of the question (and all daydreaming, I think) is to imagine a world that is not realistic. If we imagined failure as NOT part of our lives (therefore, no reason for fear of failure), we are left to follow our dreams. I agree; reality is very much filled with lessons (failure). When we allow ourselves permission to cross the indelible line of fear, amazing things happen.Thanks for taking the time to comment and inviting me to your blog. I will be by, for sure. @Farmer's Wife – All wonderful answers! I have no doubt you will and have already attained them. Showing your kids the world through traveling is awesome. Until you can step foot on far away lands, at least you have books and the Internet! You're a great mom. 🙂
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I don't dream until I sleep and then I wish that dreams didn't exist.Your posts are not showing up in my Dashboard??
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I nominated you for an award on my blog! What would I do if I could not fail…Everything!!!
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@Blase – Sounds like you have nightmares. I have 'em too, depending on what I take to help me sleep. Are you following me on this Blogsphere? I don't know why I'm not on your dash? @Mandy – Thanks Mandy! What a treat. (((hugs)))
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I've been in your followers list for some time, but my Dash is telling me "cannot find a feed" yet the http: is correct??Have fun at the beach and keep the sand out of your pants.
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I really try to live like I will not fail. I don't think I would change much. I'm not afraid of failure, I'm afraid of not trying.
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Love all these comments. Anyone else?
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