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  • Tina Ciak
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    If I knew I couldn't fail, I'd embark on a bold initiative to develop a universal integration platform—a kind of "Rosetta Stone" for all enterprise software. This platform would seamlessly connect disparate systems, from legacy databases to the latest cloud applications, enabling real-time data exchange and processing across all organizational levels and functions. It would leverage the latest in AI, machine learning, and blockchain technology to ensure not only smooth interoperability but also unparalleled data security and integrity.

    The goal would be to eliminate the silos that currently hamper efficiency, innovation, and decision-making in many organizations. By ensuring that all systems can communicate with each other without the need for expensive and time-consuming custom integration projects, we could unlock a new era of business agility, where insights are gained in real-time and operations are adjusted dynamically to meet the ever-changing market demands. This platform would serve as the backbone of a truly data-driven organization, paving the way for advancements in automation, predictive analytics, and personalized customer experiences.

  • RebSchr
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    Dang, what would I try if I knew I wouldn't fail? Well, LOTS of things. I don't think there is just 1 thing.

    1. Lawyer: The pursuit of justice and the ethical dilemma of defending someone innocent—what a weighty responsibility! I wouldn't want to fail an innocent person.
    2. Racecar Driver: The adrenaline rush, the speed, the thrill of the track—it’s a dream many share. Imagine the roar of engines, the wind in your hair, and the precision required to navigate those curves. Failure or victory, the journey would be unforgettable until you crash -my greatest fear.
    3. Pilot: The sky as your canvas, the freedom of flight. The cockpit, the controls, the vastness of the horizon—it’s a dream that captures the imagination. And yes, the possibility of failure adds gravity to the adventure so I would only want to do it, if I knew that I would not fail at it.
    4. Parenthood: Ah, the most profound role of all. Parenthood is a journey of love, patience, and growth. Every day brings new challenges, but it’s also a canvas for resilience, joy, and countless small victories. You’re shaping lives, leaving an indelible mark. There are days that I feel that I have failed as a parent, but will keep trying at it everyday.

    Remember, life isn’t about avoiding failure—it’s about embracing the journey, learning from setbacks, and celebrating the victories, however small. Each path we take contributes to our unique story. 🌟

  • It would definitely be flying for me!


  • virgh
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    I would 'try' to win the powerball lottery when it is up to 5 million.

    Virginia C. Hire Damrauer

  • Sherry Fox
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    If I knew I could not fail, I would like to start my own business. I have almost exclusively been a contractor since 9/11 happened, and it is not by choice. So, no benefits. So if I am not getting benefits, it will be on MY terms!

    Sherry Fox

    Business Process Analyst 3 | C5ISR Group

    HII | Mission Technologies

    EAP | Mobilizer | Automagician | Superstar | Community Champion

    Original Smartsheet Profile: @Sherry Fox

  • sgilpin
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    If I couldn't fail, I'd 100% would become a painter or seamstress. Get me off of this computer, and let me build things by hand. 😍

  • Stacey Carrasco
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    Living and working in another country. Always want to try that but not sure where to start or whether I ever could. 🌍️✈️

    Senior Program Coordinator

    De Anza College

  • LGarcia2022
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    To have my own business that would allow me to continue having work life balance at the same time.

  • This question is making my head hurt. :-) I see so many ambitious answers and I can't think of anything all that interesting. I honestly would probably quit my job and travel the world until I saw everything.

  • Olivia D.
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    What immediately came to mind for me was art or music. Specifically, I'd try either drawing/painting and sharing my work or try singing again. It needn't be like, "I'm trying to get famous", but perhaps creating an instagram page for my artwork or singing at local bars.

  • Ohh I like this question!

    I would take the jump to start investing money and start to develope another source of income. In the world we live in today the cost of living has gone way up. I am a father of 6 kids between the ages of 3 to 11 and it is tough for my wife and I to support the family with a tradition source of income from a day job. I hate that I have to limit what we can do as a family or what my kids can do for activities because the income is only enough to meet what we need. Would be fun to play the market without the fear of loss!!

  • Ken Armstrong
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    I would want to do two things 1. Blackhawk Pilot and 2. Open a Poutinerie where I live. I fell in love with Smokes Poutinerie when I traveled through Canada a lot and we don't have one of those here in good ol Cypress Tx.

    Ken Armstrong

    Smartsheet Project Manager, GE Aerospace

    Certified Smartsheet Administrator

    Be Firm! Be Fair! Be Friendly! Be Honest!!!

  • Kari G
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    A few ideas that come to me are:

    I would start a business for me and my husband. I have always wanted to do something on the said that we could both work in our free time.

    I would travel the US and the world with the hubby and our 2 fur babies.

    I would purchase land for my family to move to and have a Ranch/Farm.

  • I would create Solar-powered cities, all of them and learn every single language ever.

  • What would I do if I couldn’t fail…. such a loaded question, a question full of possibilities! I am interested in trying so many different things, it’s hard to know where to begin, but here are a few ideas:

    1. I would create an application that would allow healthcare providers to have all the information they need to accurately treat patients without depending on the family to “fill in gaps” of medical information. There would no need to wait on medical records to be sent over from other facilities or repeating tests, etc. Along the same vein, I would find a way for everyone to afford the care they required without worry of cost.
    2. I would become a paleontologist and travel the world studying dinosaur fossils.
    3. I would start community gardens in food deserts around the country, offering classes in gardening, self-sufficiency, permaculture and healthy cooking.
    4. I would become an astrologer and get lost in studying our solar system and beyond.
    5. I would develop a plan to reverse the expansion of deserts around the world, restoring ecosystems and promoting/enforcing sustainable development practices.

    And I could go on…and on lol!

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