Michelle Gibson-Morgan. Lead. Learn. Change. Thrive.

Reframing Your “What If” to Dream Bigger

What if the only thing standing between you and your next breakthrough is the way you ask one simple question?

Throughout our lives and careers, many of us have been conditioned to default to caution:
What if I fail?
What if it doesn’t work out?
What if I’m not enough? or What if my qualifications are not enough?

These fear-based “what ifs” quietly shrink our vision. They make us dream smaller, hesitate longer, and second-guess opportunities we’re more than capable of pursuing. Over time, they teach us to prepare for disappointment rather than expect possibility.

But there’s a powerful truth we often overlook:

Your “what if” can be the doorway to fear — or the pathway to bold, expansive dreaming. Recently, I challenged myself and attendees at a women’s summit to flip the script (Check out the video clip below).

Instead of giving negative thoughts the first word, intentionally ask the question in a different direction:

What if I win?
What if this is the opportunity that shifts everything?
What if the dream is possible — and bigger than I imagined?
What if God is aligning things in your favour right now?

This small shift in language creates a huge shift in confidence and clarity. Suddenly, your mind moves from limitation to imagination; From protecting yourself to positioning yourself for growth.

Positive “what if” questions stretch your faith and your expectations. They invite you to see beyond your current circumstances and visualize the bigger life, career, leadership, business, and impact you were created for.

You’re not just avoiding fear, you’re choosing courage.
You’re not shrinking your dreams, you’re expanding them.
You’re not asking what might go wrong, you’re asking what could unfold beautifully.

This month, when your mind goes to the familiar place of doubt, pause.
Take a breath.
And ask the better question — the bigger question:

“What if I win?”

Your next level, your next opportunity, and your next dream all begin with that one brave thought.

Remember, there’s an eagle in you and you were made to soar.

Want more powerful questions to get to your next level? Click the image of the journal cover above.