Do What You Can’t
Samsung’s current ad uses the phrase, “Do what you can’t”. A gentleman by the name of Casey Neistat coined the phrase to celebrate those in the film industry who are told they can’t make a film with no money, they can’t get a superstar to be interviewed on their podcast, they can’t make a film in an exotic place, etc….but they do.
In some people, like Neistat, being told they can’t do
something only means they’ll try that much harder to do it.
It’s one thing for someone else tell you that you can’t do something, it’s another when you say it to yourself. When it comes from the outside, it can actually make us more determined and more powerful. When it comes from the inside, we feel weakened,drained of energy, and fearful. And, fear is based on what we know about ourselves. Each fear is an “I can’t” materialized.
However, I work with people’s “I can’t” every day. And, very successfully. What kind of “I can’t” have I turned
into “I can!”?
I can’t confidently approach people who are wealthy
I can’t win the most prestigious award my company offers
I can’t make presentations in front of C-Level executives
I can’t see myself as being valuable
I can’t be a millionaire
I can’t make enough money to do all the things I want in
life
I can’t get rid of the trauma in my life
I can’t be thin, healthy, and attractive
I can’t learn and recall information quickly
And the list goes on and on infinitum
What is your “I can’t” that you want to do? Are you interested in learning how you, too,can turn your “I can’t” into your “I can”? Contact me now.
Dr. Edward Lewellen is an expert in creating methodologies for
people to learn to use their mind; their beliefs, thoughts, and
behaviors, and put them back in control of their lives and become
top-producers. He is a Master Executive Coach, leadership and sales
expert, and keynote speaker for some of the largest global
organizations.
Author of:
Life Mastery: The Fully Functional Life
