What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?

[rbnyc]

I have this question taped to the wall above my desk at work. I was wondering your answer to the question.

I'm a fundraiser, so my answer is usually something like, ask whoosits for 20 million dollars.

[DS1]

1. Turn invisible

[DS1]

2. Turn invisible

[taterguy]

11. what happens if you have to sneeze?

[DS1]

3. DAMMIT

So much for that plan

[Heidi]

8. Is it just me, or is there a certain irony

in the fact that a glitch caused you to post a "turn invisible" reply twice? :shrug:

[DS1]

9. Precisely

It was not meant to be. Models in changing rooms may sleep a little easier.

[Heidi]

17. "Models in changing rooms may sleep a little easier."

:spray:

:rofl:

[zone]

54. Yo, Heidi.

I have been MIA for awhile. Yes, I would follow models into changing rooms. No I wouldn't. I would go to Rainbow Gatherings and watch shy people mingle with their clothes on.

[Heidi]

55. I've missed you!!!!

:hug: :*

[rbnyc]

10. How;d it go?

Your interview.

[DS1]

19. I guess I'll know soon enough

While I could sure use some of that lounge karma that's getting people jobs left and right, if I don't get it I'm hoping everyone will forget I mentioned it. :sadfucksmilie:

[Minnesota Libra]

4. If I knew I couldn't fail? Do away with ALL rethugs for ALL time. nt

[miss_american_pie]

5. Publish

:hi:

[AllegroRondo]

6. End war

all war, for all time

[atomic-fly]

7. fly.....like a fly....an atomic-fly.

[hyphenate]

12. In the small sense

I would want to be able to fly or predict the future. Even if no one else believed me, I could still enjoy winning lotteries!

In the larger sense, it would be one of two things: become ruler of the world, or a world famous (and thus appropriately rewarded) writer-director-producer.

[Strong Atheist]

30. Seriously, I always wanted to know the motivation of people who

want to rule the world.


Why?





I don't. I have enough trouble ruling my own life, much less someone else's, much less 6,000,000,000 + other people's ...

[hyphenate]

44. Why would I want to rule the world?

Well, yes, there are a lot of negatives associated with such ambitions, but truth be told, I love to be in control. And what's more important, I like being behind the scenes. I don't want to micro-manage, though; I'd be content just to get everyone in the world speaking to each other in more than just diplomatic tones to placate each other's egos--I'd love to see those who want to succeed by being nasty get a taste of their own medicine, and I would love to see some equality worldwide.

The thought of some countries with such overwhelming poverty that our garbage is richer than their daily diets sickens me. And to see some people use their strength as power makes me angry. There are some really mean, fucked up assholes in this world, and it always makes me think about how it would be if the tables were turned, and these mean bastards had to comply instead. Women, especially, have no real say in the world right now, and I want to change that, and give my own gender a lot more power even in the darkest recesses of the world. Instead of stoning a Moslem woman who was raped, instead to punish her rapist. Instead of India or China or whereever killing a newborn baby because it is a female, force the world to acknowledge that child and raise it with the same love and admiration as a male child. Instead of poachers killing all the beautiful animals in the world, make them die in the same fashion that they chose to try and kill the animal. Make people pay for their crimes, instead of allowing criminals to get away with things. Make it consistent, make it worldwide, and make the sentences fair. No "cutting off an arm" because someone stole something. No putting someone in jail for thirty years for carrying a small amount of pot in their luggage. No allowing some people to make "deals" when they are as guilty as the ones they are ratting on.

I want to make sure that some things are done: clean up the environment, take care of the elderly, the handicapped, the weak and everyone who can't defend themselves. Make certain that some things are made available to all citizens, and that the money collected for taxes or other governmental causes aren't going to politicos who are lining their own pockets.

I'd like to see constancy and unity worldwide in rules, laws, and social interaction. But while I want to see everyone globally connected in many ways, I still want the French to be the French, the Italians to be Italian, the Japanese to be the Japanese. People need their cultural heritage in order to keep a certain amount of pride for their own history.

We're heading not to Armageddon, but to the Tower of Babel. We've got people who feel completely inadequate with current technology, and others who are eager to go much, much farther. Pretty soon, it won't be just a financial barrier between certain groups of people, but educational ones, technological ones and pretty much an age gap that will be so defined that it will be blaring. Completely different languages are already the result, but it will definitely get worse. Many people my age can't understand a thing that Gen X and Y say, and I find that some young people are not too familiar with classic literature, or proper grammar either! I'd like to see some ground rules for education worldwide, so that everyone is on the same track. Europeans, for example, know multiple languages, know their educational studies far better, are healthier overall because they don't sit their kids in front of television sets or game systems and let them grow inert and overweight from sedentary activity. I think some sense of priorities need to be given to children so that everyone is on equal footing. If American children like being competitive, and the children in other nations are beating our kids in every possible way, perhaps they will put down their iPods and Gameboys and start competing again.

There are really no limits to what I want to do and yes, many of these things are pretty ambitious, which is why I would want to make sure that everyone obeyed them! I hope this is some help as to why I would want to rule the world!

[Strong Atheist]

56. Well, given the "would not fail premise", it would of course succeed.

Sounds like it would succeed by some tyrannical mind control powers....

That is the problem. In real life, everyone is different, and there would always be people opposing the ruler, and starting civil wars and coups ....

Without magical mind control (which would be "evil" in its own way), a ruler could not get everyone to agree to the program ....

[Tikki]

13. Produce a 'music' recording...

I can do it, I know it....




Tikki

[supernova]

14. Write and publish a novel

Then go on my fabulous whirlwind press tour. :-)

[Bullwinkle925]

67. ME TOO!!

Everything I can think of has to do with books!!

[LynneSin]

15. WORLD DOMINATION

I mean, I'm unbeatible at the game so why not allow me to be the extreme ruler dictator of the world!

[Strong Atheist]

58. Why? See post # 30 .... nt.

[MissMillie]

16. Is it really an "attempt" if there's no chance of failure?

I know... I'm such a kill-joy.


Last year, I sent my sister (twin) a birthday card that asked, "How old would you be if you did know know how old you are?" I like that one....

[seemunkee]

18. Climb El Capitan

[rbnyc]

25. Wow.

I climbed this one:

[seemunkee]

32. Nice. Where is that?

Was it a technical climb?

[rbnyc]

41. Bell Rock in Sedona.

No gear. I did it with a close friend and a guide. We did a lot of free-climbing that year. I have never been in better shape.

I'd really have to train for a long time if I ever wanted to do that again.

Sadly, a couple of young kids fell to their deaths on that climb later that year.

We got spooked after that.

[Benfea]

20. World peace

I assume that achieving that would involve somehow causing the heads of all religious conservatives around the world to spontaneously explode.

[taterguy]

21. Ride a bicycle across the country

Don't think I'd ever be able to take that much time off work though and I'd miss my dogs and wife

[Gormy Cuss]

22. Build an intergalatic spaceship, climb on board, and see who's out there.

Not that I'm much of a dreamer. ;-)

[Shine]

23. Truthfully, I like to re-frame the whole notion of "failure"

which is what I think your question points towards....and why I like it. It's all about perspective and how one chooses to see oneself.

To answer your question: I would do just what I'm doing, living my life in Trust and Love, knowing I am exactly where I need to be, in each moment.

It's an abundant Universe and I am abundant by nature.

It's ALL good..... :loveya:

[rbnyc]

24. I love you.

I mean it. I admire your outlook. You add to the world just by being yourself.

[Shine]

26. What a precious gift to hear on this day, my sister. Thank you,

from my heart, to yours...
:loveya: :hug: :pals:

[Dangerously Amused]

27. redemption

[jpgray]

28. Fail at something

[VaYallaDawg]

29. I'd kinda like to fly too. On a bicycle.

It was a dream I used to have as a kid.

[u4ic]

31. Winning the lottery

;)

[Love Bug]

33. Marry again.

[LaurenG]

34. I have always wanted to heal dread disease,

Since I can remember. I think people should be able to live life healthy and happy.

[gizmo1979]

35. Run for president.

Then i would be"King of The World"!

[skygazer]

36. Nothing

What's the use of attempting something you know you can't fail? No challenge in that.

[WilliamPitt]

37. Run for President

[rbnyc]

42. I would work my ass off on you campaign. (nt)

[WilliamPitt]

43. Thanks, sweetie

:hug:

[Arkham House]

49. Do it anyway

If I could choose anyone in the USA to be Prez...it's be you...except for Tom paine, and he's dead...

[SaveElmer]

38. Hit on Tina Fey...

Shallow I know!!!

[tigereye]

39. oepn a bookstore/coffee shop

[Bullwinkle925]

66. ME TOO!!

If you were in CA, we could pool our $$ and open an 'indy' together!!

[Book Lover]

40. Run for POTUS

Compose that Requiem Mass that's been in my head for 15 years.
Assemble a kit car.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

45. I would walk on Mars.

We should have been there by now.

[mdmc]

46. run for pres

:kick:

[philosophie_en_rose]

47. Adamantium Claws

*schnickety schnick*

Just kidding. I'd probably like the power to put friendly suggestions into other people's minds. Not outright controlling anyone or forcing them to do anything. Just clues and helpful knowledge. For instance, the definition of a Brazillian. :) Or how it feels to be a woman in an anti-choice state.

[bertha katzenengel]

48. FLY.

Easiest answer I've ever had to come up with.

I frequently dream I can fly. When I awake I'm devastated by reality.

:hi: Renee

[swag]

50. Two chicks at the same time.

[Arkham House]

51. Investigate the JFK assassination

If I couldn't fail...then I could finally solve it...maybe. This is courtesy of Harrison Livingstone: a man who spent his whole life investigating JFK's death dies, and goes to heaven. He's brought before God and told he can ask Him any one question. Naturally, he asks; "Dear Lord, please tell me--at last!--who killed JFK?" And God looks at him and says, "well, you know, I have a theory about that..."...:-(...

[mdmc]

64. nice!

[sir_captain]

52. Get the girl

that I've been chasing after for the better part of the last decade

[leatherfeather]

53. I would hang with Will Pitt at his bar.

We would go to his place and, well, you know. Then as he walked me out I would throw a brick in his direction to bullster his persona.

Then go back in and ask him to make me some soup...LOL.

Kidding Will. I don't do dudes.

[Jamastiene]

57. Fly, without a plane.

I have always dreamt of being small enough to ride on an eagle's back while its soaring. I would take headphones and listen to Deborah Harry's music and just enjoy the ride.

[yellowdogintexas]

59. go to medical school or maybe publish a novel

[Redstone]

60. Everything I've done. I've always been too oblivious to consider failure.

(That, and the (real quote) "pathological lack of fear" that a shrink told me I have always had.)

Don't try either of these at home, kids.

Redstone

[Deja Q]

61. Be in a relationship.

[Liberalynn]

62. End Poverty, and establish World

Peace, Make Republican an "obscene" word, Make Equality for all a reality, Clean Up The Enviroment, Run For Office, Record and Sell an album, Write a novel, Act on Screen, Get Married, Have A Child.

Oh well a girl can dream.:grouphug:

[El Fuego]

63. Buy a winning lottery ticket

[Oeditpus Rex]

65. Nothing

Without risk, there is no victory.

[In_The_Wind]

68. Get married again.

But, trust me, that's never gonna happen. I quit!

[GalleryGod]

70. I tried a 2nd time-it's worked perfectly.

How many times have you married?

[In_The_Wind]

71. Congratulations ! That is wonderful.

I've been married three times.
You know how the saying goes: you're out!

[GalleryGod]

72. Grab some bench, Joani !

:pals:
Can you tell I just got back from Spring Training !

[In_The_Wind]

73. Sure. For the next 16 days.

Then it's time to stop at JJ's on my 1st trip south this year:
www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=4861772#4873154
www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=4872004#4873175
www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=4867617&mesg_id=4867728

I missed Spring Training Camp in Ft Lauderdale this year but I don't think I'll miss it next year.


:pals:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

69. Live.

Or rob Fort Knox. :shrug: