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“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

— Arthur Ashe —

We read most things cover to cover. It’s how we were taught to experience a book. Indeed, most books are written in a progressive narrative, building on the pages that came before. This is not such a book. Not entirely.

This is a book that is meant to be used.

What do I mean by that?

Once you’ve read the opening chapters (1–5) explaining the concept, the rest of the book is at your disposal to read as you are inspired. That means you can pick it up at any point after chapter 5 based on your current situation and needs. Or you can allow the Universe to guide you to what would be most beneficial. I’ve done that with many a book and have always gotten what I need when I have trusted enough to let go and allow myself to be guided.

How did I do that?

Well, what if you sat down, put the book spine down on your lap, closed your eyes, and let it fall open to a random page? What if you allowed yourself to trust in that process, and you opened your eyes to read whatever words you saw without actively searching for them? Then, what if it was exactly what you needed to hear?

Whether you’re holding this book in your lap, or scrolling through on an e-reader, what if you sat quietly, moved your finger through the pages, and stopped when it felt right? That’s how I advise you to use this book. Use it, don’t “read” it.

Of course, you can read it straight through if you want, or chapter by chapter based on what you need. Both ways are equally effective and important. In fact, you can do it one way, and then go back and do it the other. As with all things in life, the power of choice is yours. Just as it is with how you formulate your phrases around the concept of What if..?.

You get to choose.

The one caveat, as I’ve already mentioned, is that it is a good idea to read the opening chapters to get a greater understanding of the concept before jumping into using the book in the way that best suits your needs.

After completing the opening chapters (1–5), you’ll find each subsequent chapter contains the same approach to a different topic. They each start with a series of questions to get you thinking and connected to the topic at hand. From there I employ exercises and share ideas and information to help you expand your process. Finally, they each end with a summary to help solidify the ideas you’ve just explored. Some chapters are longer than others. Some may be of interest to you while others may not. That’s ok. The overview and material presented initially may not seem very deep, but the work you are invited to do can be profound. Again, it’s all in how you choose to use it.

So let’s get started.