What If It Works?

I want to invite you into a question that just might change your life.

It’s simple, really.

What if it works?

Not, “What if I fail?”
Not, “What if I’m not ready?”
Not, “What if I don’t have what it takes?”

But instead—what if the dream that’s been whispering to your soul… actually works?

So often we are taught to prepare for disappointment. We plan for what could go wrong. We brace ourselves for the “no,” for the rejection, for the worst-case scenario. And before we even take the first step, we’ve already imagined a dozen ways we might fall flat on our face.

But when was the last time you prepared for everything going right?

When was the last time you imagined your idea thriving?
Your book getting published.
Your healing journey transforming not only you—but everyone around you.
Your leap of faith leading you exactly where you were meant to be.

Let me tell you something personal.

I didn’t retire to escape something. I didn’t walk away from a career because I was tired or running from my past. I moved toward something. Toward peace. Toward purpose. Toward healing.

Today, I get to run a business that lets me pour into others, create healing experiences, write books, and live aligned with my calling. But none of that would’ve happened if I hadn’t made the decision to ask myself a better question: What if it works?

And here's the truth—I could have missed it all.
The people I’ve met.
The community I’ve built.
The lives I’ve touched.
I could’ve missed all of it if I let fear hold the mic.

Because fear is loud.
But so is your inner coach—your inner truth-teller.

You don’t need to be fearless. You just need to give your faith more volume than your fear.

So let’s talk about how you move forward. I want to give you a simple, powerful framework I created called R.I.S.E. It’s for anyone standing at the edge of change—wondering if they have what it takes.

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🌿 R – Reimagine

Close your eyes. Picture it: what does your life look like if it works?
Who are you with?
How do you feel when you wake up in the morning?
What do you do that lights you up?

Let yourself dream again—not just logically, but vividly. Dare to see it.

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💫 I – Invest

Not just your money—but your time. Your energy. Your heartbeats.
You are worth the effort.
Even if you don’t have all the answers, your dream still deserves your commitment.

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🌱 S – Surround

Find the people who believe in your vision—even if it’s still forming.
Find those who see the light in you, especially when you forget it’s there.
You were never meant to do this alone.

If you’re reading this and you don’t know where to find those people—hi. I’m Coach Charlene. You’ve just found one.

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🔥 E – Execute

Start before you feel ready.
Start even if you feel awkward or messy.
Start with a shaky voice and imperfect steps.
Just start.

Because waiting for perfection is just another way fear keeps you stuck.

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This post is part of my three-part series, Dare to Move—a journey designed to nudge you forward, one brave step at a time. If this spoke to you, you can watch all three episodes here:
👉 Dare to Move Series on YouTube

Here’s what I want you to do this week.

Take out a piece of paper. Write down the question:
“What if it works?”
And then answer it like your future depends on it—because it does.

Dream out loud. Map it out. Talk to the version of you who is already living that life. Because she exists. She’s waiting.

And one day, when it does work—because it will—I want you to email me. Or send me a message. Tell me you’re living your best life. Let me celebrate with you. Let me witness your joy.

You don’t need to know how it’s all going to unfold. You just need to believe in the next right step.

And maybe—just maybe—that step starts with a question:

What if it works?

With all my heart,
Coach Charlene