'What-if'-ness ?!

A live anecdote: I had completed my Spanish A1 certification in August'2023 and after an almost 2.5 year gap, now want to continue the pursuit of learning Spanish but ....

What if - I need to be proficient in A1 before applying for A2, considering I have forgotten almost 70% of what I learnt 2.5 years back?!

What if- I am unable to catch up with the A2 syllabus considering I have become older and have less attention span vs 2.5 years back?!

Bogged down by these "What-ifs" for a month, I decided to do the bare minimum by filling up an online query with my situation on their website and voila! within 2 hours, they called up with answers that perfectly suited me and my "What-if-ness"!

They had an "express 10 hour course" with 1-1 teaching to revise A1 course and post that I could decide to take up A2 course with a 6 month completion period (enough for an ageing man in his senses).

"What if-ness"

And now, suddenly my brain goes -

What if- I complete not just A2 but also B1 in the next 6 months and unlock proficiency that enables me to teach others?!

What if- I find some other interest while learning Spanish that can open up newer avenues?!

The dual-mirror phenomenon that 'What-if' ness is...

Mirror 1: WIFF: What-if ness with FEAR

Mirror 2: WIFWF: What-if ness without FEAR

And if you thought it's an 'adult-only' phenomenon, sample this actual anecdote with my 8 yr old who wanted to learn swimming as his friends could swim but the first thought that hit him:

"What if I am drowning and coach is busy , who will save me?"

Proud to say now that he knows his chops and asked me recently ...

"What if I dive into the pool even though it's written 'no diving' ?!"

So the obvious question is:

How did he or me in previous example, reach this point of WIFWF from WIFF?!

The thought of 'What if' comes from a position of fear and fear of course is a result of diffidence. Hence, the only way to counter WIFF is by actually showing up and then counter it!

If your mind is loud- Write.

If your mind is empty- Read.

If your mind is racing - Walk.

If your mind is tired- Sleep.

If your mind is sharp - Build.

If your mind is 'WIFF' ing- Just Act!!

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