“I don’t have anything. Not enough time, money or courage. I always think that one day I’ll do it, but I never do. I don’t have what it takes to get started.” Yasuhara stares at the mackerel tabby in silence. I worry that I have worn out my welcome with all my negativity. Then he turns to face me and I see he is smiling. “The moment you say ‘don’t,’ you’re done for.”