Jan. 11, 2026

When They Tell You That You Can't Do Something

When They Tell You That You Can't Do Something

When someone tells you that you can't do something, they're revealing their own limitations, not yours. This episode explains where "you can't" really comes from and gives you a five-part framework to turn doubt into fuel. I share how my high school counselor told me I wasn't college material, and how I used that doubt to earn my doctorate degree. You'll learn why you don't need anyone's approval or permission to pursue your dreams, and how to use skepticism as motivation instead of letting i...

When someone tells you that you can't do something, they're revealing their own limitations, not yours. This episode explains where "you can't" really comes from and gives you a five-part framework to turn doubt into fuel. I share how my high school counselor told me I wasn't college material, and how I used that doubt to earn my doctorate degree. You'll learn why you don't need anyone's approval or permission to pursue your dreams, and how to use skepticism as motivation instead of letting it stop you. The Wright brothers, Oprah, Michael Jordan, and J.K. Rowling all heard "you can't", and proved the doubters wrong by doing the work.

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