What if?

I have been contemplating the idea of the What if... ? scenario. Everyone has a sense of the What if...? situations, we face them everyday, both personally as well as professionally. I personally have lived by the philoshophy "Participate, not Anticipate!" What does this mean; it means that I want to participate in life and whatever it throws my way, rather than anticipate what may or may not happen.

So I am not back to the What if...? scenario. I am wondering if my lifes philosophy will be as applicable in the teaching profession as it may with other professions? Don't get me wrong, I sometimes get caught up with the hamster who is spinning upstairs in the brain and over think things; what I am getting at is, How will I make sure that I am well prepared for those What if... moments and will I manage them effectively. Dealing with adults is very different than dealing with children and somehow I feel extra concerned for their well being than I may have in my previous career life.

It is possible that pondering this question, creates a sense of loyaty to the position, it really allows me to look at myself as being as prepared as one can be. I just do not want it to become a wall that I am unable to climb or for that matter fearful of climbing.