Imagination & Innocence: Two Engines on the Road to Success
Every great journey begins with a spark.
For some, it’s imagination — the ability to see beyond what exists.
For others, it’s innocence — the purity of starting without limits or fear.
At Edge Hill, we believe success lives at the crossroads of these two forces.
1. Innocence: The Courage of Not Knowing
When you’re new to a challenge, you don’t yet know the “rules.”
That innocence can look like naivety, but it’s really a form of courage — the courage to try, to experiment, to start without hesitation.
Innocence is what lets you take the first step before doubt writes its script.
It gives you permission to dream without calculating every risk.
2. Imagination: The Power to See What Isn’t There
Imagination is a different kind of strength. It takes the blank canvas of possibility and sketches what could be.
It’s the architect of bold visions, the reason we innovate, create, and keep pushing boundaries.
Where innocence gives you permission, imagination gives you direction.
3. Balancing the Two
Too much innocence without imagination can leave you wandering.
Too much imagination without innocence can trap you in overthinking.
The magic happens when you blend them:
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Innocence lets you start unafraid.
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Imagination gives you the blueprint for greatness.
Together they fuel a cycle: leap, envision, learn, leap again.
4. Building a Life Where Both Thrive
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Stay curious, like a beginner. Never lose that open, eager heart.
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Feed your mind with new ideas, stories, and experiences — let imagination stretch its wings.
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When setbacks come, return to innocence: release the baggage and look with fresh eyes.
Success isn’t just about grinding; it’s about staying open to wonder while daring to build what only you can see.
Edge Hill’s Takeaway
Every person chasing growth stands on a hill between innocence and imagination.
One gives you the freedom to try; the other gives you the vision to aim higher.
Nurture them both, and you won’t just reach success — you’ll shape it.