Believing the Impossible

The impossible often become the possible, indeed it is the only thing that ever does.

One of the perspectives I frequently take on is the need to believe in the impossible. Today, I will attempt to explain why this is so important in the field of optimization and improvement.

All improvements require a first step in experimentation with new techniques and methods. This decision to abandon the old and experiment with the new often places us in a quandary. When we consider attempting something new, we must weigh: (1) the probability of the decision working itself out along with (2) its resultant benefits.

The probability can be somewhat ascertained through studying academic literature and understanding the principles which govern the system. However, this can only go so far. The other part of the formula needs to be considered; what benefits can this new method bring?

It is this very notion that compels us to choose to believe our wildest dreams. The amount of intrinsic curiosity and wild belief in the impossible is directly proportional to the amount of experimentation you are willing to take on in your life. As a result, the more you believe in the impossible, the more likely you are to accomplish just that.