IF. . . is a wonderful question and answer game that focuses on both reflection and imagination.
If related questions provide for a time of reflection on lessons learned, victories gained, and fruitful imagination for the future which is always good for the soul.
One of my favorites comes from Buckminster Fuller, “If success or failure of the planet and of human beings depended on how I am and what I do? How would I be? What would I do?
Answer the following questions with complete honesty and begin to implement your responses.
- If you could achieve three specific goals between now and the end of the year, what would they be?
- If you could eliminate one habit, or behavior, what would it be and how would it benefit your life?
- If you could change one thing about your spouse or significant other, what would it be?
- If today were the last day of your life, who would you spend it with and what would you say or share with them?
- If you were guaranteed success, what grand dream would you pursue?
- If you could change one thing in the world right now, what would you alter?
- If the whole world were listening, what would you say?
- If you could solve one problem in your life or in society, what would it be?
- If you had to choose the single most valuable thing you ever learned, what would it be?
- If you were to be granted one wish, what would it be?
- If you could ask God any single question, what would it be?
- If you were God, how would you transmit or let people know your message?
- If you had to name your single worst fear, what would it be?
- If you could teach a child only one lesson in life, what would it be?
- If you could gain one critical habit, trait, or behavior, what would it be, and what would you start doing because of it?
- If you could receive praise from a person, what person would it be? What kind of praise would you like to receive?
- If you had to name the smartest decision you’ve ever made, which would it be?
- If you could name the dumbest decision you’ve ever made, which would it be?
- If you were asked to speak to a graduating class, what would you say?
- If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
- If you had to choose the single most wonderful thing (favor) someone did for you, what would it be?
- If you could thank one teacher you had in school for what they taught you, who would it be, and what would you thank them for?
- If you had to pick the most difficult question you could be asked, what would it be?
- If your house were burning to the ground, what three items would you want to take with you?
- If you were to die today, what legacy would you leave behind?
- If you could have the answer to any question, what would you ask?
What to Do Now?: Answer each question with complete honesty and begin to implement your responses. Feel free to add additional questions that add to the conversation.
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