Most people confuse the words “won’t“ and “can’t.“
If you ask someone whether or not they are going to do something that is for their own good, they will often tell you “I can’t do that.“
What they’re trying to do is tell you that they won’t do it but they’re adding a layer of incapability that helps get them off the hook.
If you “can’t“ do something then you should never be expected to do it.
However, most people who say “can’t“ have never even tried.
It’s perfectly okay to say you can’t do something.
But only if you’ve at least tried.
Notice how you use those two words: “won’t“ and “can’t“ and learn to use them in a way that increases your health and happiness Rather than limiti
Thanks for these daily thought-provoking talks. Bite-sized but very filling, if you get my meaning! I lead a number of devotional meetings in my local churches and your messages, while not overtly Christian, have a lot of very spiritual content nonetheless and are helpful to me in gathering my thoughts.
By the way, I first came across you when I picked up your book about the complaint-free world in a charity shop while on holiday so just goes to show that you never know how, when or where your next inspiration may come from!
Thanks, Will!
I really miss your daily messages. They give me a different outlook toward my day!