The author, almost 66, at the top of Mt. Kenya, Kenya Nov 18

“I Can’t Do That.” You’re Right. You Can’t. Especially If You Don’t Even Try.

It’s bad enough that others are in the constant business of informing us- rightly or wrongly- of what we can’t possibly do. Complete that PhD, become a doctor, run a marathon, climb a tough mountain.

It’s much worse when we have decided that we can’t, often without any real justification, proof or reason. Now, look, if you’re a…