“Never say you can’t do it. Say I haven’t done it yet.”
⏤ Rick Rubin
My understanding
Saying ‘I can’t do it’ feels final, like you’ve already decided to give up. But saying ‘I haven’t done it yet’ leaves the door open. It means there’s still a chance to try, learn, and grow.
It’s a small change in words, but it makes a big difference.
This quote encourages me to focus on what I can learn and achieve, rather than what I think I can’t.