It seemed like a good idea at the time…

Wonder how many times I’ve said that?  Enough that I told Mary (my wife) that she can add that to my headstone 🙂

Yes, not everything I’ve tried worked out as hoped. But enough worked more than well enough. Had I never tried, however, I would not be where I am today.

Support helps. More than once Mary egged me on with “Well, why don’t you try it, and see what happens?”  That included starting a consulting business. I’ve suggested this phrase might be fitting for her headstone.

So don’t fear taking chances. After seven decades on the planet, I’ve learned “You won’t regret what you have done as much as what you have NOT done.”  

But manage risk. Don’t gamble more than you can afford to lose. Have a backup plan. Prepare for the worst, and hope for the best. Then roll the dice, and see what happens.

And remember, not doing anything is still a decision. And it may not be the best one.

In closing, one of the first big chances I took was asking my wife to marry me. We hardly knew each other, but we both decided to “try it and see what happens.”  Yes, “it seemed like a good idea at the time.” 

And it was. We celebrate fifty years together next week. We share two sons and six grandchildren. It has been one grand adventure!

Thanks Mary, and Happy Anniversary. With my love and gratitude — Daryl

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