On this rainy Sunday morning in winter in Sydney, here’s a story for you.

Seven years ago, we were thinking about getting a dog for our son who has just turned 16. I’ve written about him here. I was okay with dogs—didn’t adore pets, but I am always game to do what I think will be best for my kids, so…we started looking.

Then one day, magically, Holly’s “older” sister from a previous litter bounced up the street toward me. I stopped the owner and asked what breed of dog she had (a Shih Tzu) and where she got it. I called the breeder, and miraculously there was a new litter of pups being born in a month.

We ended up with this fur baby sister, and we’ve loved Holly ever since.

It makes me think of Tim Ferriss’ truly important question:

Today, about other things, like business and work and a new venture I’m undertaking, I’m asking myself Tim’s question.

It was the same question we asked when we decided to get a dog.

It’s the question we ALL have to ask ourselves every time we gather up courage and begin.

How will you know if you don’t experiment?

There is no other way but try.

So whatever you’re dreaming about starting, or whatever you’re thinking of doing (going out on that first date, writing down that story, making a new friend, pitching your idea), here’s a little sign today to keep going. I’m encouraging you to try.

You won’t know if you don’t experiment. Neither will I.

Wishing all of us the best of everything today — with a side order of courage and strength!

Love Catherine x

PS.

• Next weekend, sharing my news! Stay tuned!