Anything Is Possible Isn't a Wish

“Anything is possible” isn't a wish. It's a decision followed by evidence.

That's why it works for anybody. You don't need talent or luck to make a decision. You just have to make it, then go collect the proof.

My children used to challenge me on this more than they do now. They'd say things like, “Okay, then can I fly without an airplane if I want to?”

I'd explain that yes, they can. You can buy a real turbine-powered jetpack. They'd ask how much it is, and I'd say between $250,000 and $500,000.

“Well, I can't afford that, so it's not possible.”

I'd tell them the price doesn't make it impossible. If something is important enough to you, you'll find a way to get the money.

“Okay, but what about without a jetpack? Is that still possible?”

Yes. But if it hasn't been done yet, you'll need to be the one to figure out how to do it. It's possible. We just don't know how yet.

The question isn't whether anything is possible. The question is whether you've decided that it is.