I Can’t Because…

Pascal via Compfight

A quick reminder

I can’t get to the cupboard because you are in the way

I can’t have the life I want because [insert reason here]

The “I can’t… because…” speech pattern is typical of the passenger mentality and will kill any attempt to work out what you want.

Passengers:

• search for limits and reasons (it’s easier than taking responsibility)
• invest in problems (always asking ‘Why?’)
• consume stuff made by others

Drivers:

• there are no limits (only way to find out whether you can’t do it, is to do it)
• search for solutions (always asking ‘How?’)
• build something