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While I'd like to be altruistic, I want to deviate from my initial knee-jerk answer to this question which would involve acts of charity and goodwill to others - as there is never enough in this world. If I had to choose something outside of philanthropy, I'd like to be able to safely explore both of the extreme ends of the earth: scaling the highest point of Mount Everest, and the lowest point in the Mariana Trench.

The child in me instantly said "Ski down Mt. Everest". I don't know if that's possible, but I had a vision of a skier teetering at the top and going downhill and putting down some awesome lines all the way down, past other climbers, zooming through the base camps and villages and finally stopping in a parking lot. (living in Florida I guess this is possible)

This is a fun question - fail could have a couple different meanings, like a wish, or survivability, unimageable solutions to problems, inconceivable success, unlimited funds, unlimited recognition,

For my answer - I have always wanted to be in some kind of manufacturing of larger custom items. Not just making a million widgets but building something that a customer wants and delivering every time. I guess my fear has always been taking that first step and having a demand strong enough to support my family.

I would 1,000% audition for something on Broadway. Probably something big on my bucket list like Wicked (Elphaba). Maybe there would be a "union not required" audition and I'd go in and knock everyone's socks off.

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I would set up my own farm that I could fully sustain myself from - dairy cows, chickens/eggs, beef cattle, pigs...and of course all the fun animals like ducks, donkeys, emus, etc. A full garden too with ALL the veggies, and a fruit tree orchard! I already have a "toned down" version of this on our family farm, but my dream is to have enough to sustain ourselves, so I wouldn't need to "work" :)

Hmmm ..... If I knew I could not fail then I would try many things, the thought of failure is what holds me back from pursuing lofty goals. At this particular moment in time, I think it would be the PMP exam! Even though it is my goal to achieve it this year and I will take it when I feel I am ready, it would be awesome if I went into the process knowing that I wouldn't fail 😵

I would start my "If I won the lottery dream" of building an animal rescue/foster home. Teach the kids the skills needed to support the land & animals while giving them a safe & loving home. The goal is they grow into responsible, skilled adults who then give back (maintenance, veterinarians, big bro/sis, etc.), adopt pets from there, and it becomes a self-sustaining success where kids & animals' lives are changed for the better.

Wow, I love this question! I try everything at least once. Whether I fail or succeed, I love the challenge. I have started and sustained my own small business, designing and manufacturing, drywall, tile work, woodwork and gardening. I don't always need to succeed, it's the adventure of trying.

Thomas Edison said it best " I have not failed 1000 times. I have successfully discovered 1000 ways to NOT make a light bulb."

If I couldn't fail, I would finish writing my novel series. I have put it on hold to start the next chapter in my career and my family, but I know I will pick it up again one day. If I knew it was going to be a success, I would dedicate more time and effort, but since I think it is a side hobby, it becomes a non-priority like cleaning out the garage 😂