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"“Can you live with yourself if you pass on it?” he’ll ask. “Or will you always look back and say, ‘What if?’"

— In our words · Source: Courage Can Save Us (Rye Barcott)

[Use when]

You're weighing a long-shot venture and the analysis says no.

[Why it matters]

Todd Young ran for Congress as a virtual unknown with newborn twins, after thoughtful people told him it probably wasn't achievable. He now asks this question of anyone seeking his advice about running. It tests desire, which the odds can't measure.

Filed under situations:When it’s day one and nothing exists yetWhen you must decide and the facts aren’t in

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