Leap, and the net will appear.

The aphorism urges decisive action in the face of uncertainty: commit yourself first, and the means of support—resources, allies, opportunities, or inner capacities—often materialize only after you begin. It captures a pragmatic faith in momentum: hesitation keeps possibilities theoretical, while action forces circumstances to reorganize around a new reality. The “net” suggests that risk is not recklessness but a calculated trust that life contains contingencies and that human ingenuity responds to necessity. As a piece of motivational wisdom, it is frequently used to justify creative, entrepreneurial, or moral leaps where guarantees are unavailable.

Often circulated in the variant form: “Jump, and the net will appear.”