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- Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 228 “Cannot” Versus “Will Not”
“Cannot” Versus “Will Not”
“Cannot” indicates that you can’t accomplish something. In other words, it indicates that someone tried, but it didn’t work. Or it means that it’s impossible to achieve.
On the other hand, “will not” indicates someone is intentionally not doing something. In other words, it means someone’s avoiding or not performing the action intentionally.
For example, the sentence, “he cannot finish his homework” means that he tried to do his homework but couldn’t complete it. Meanwhile, the sentence “he will not finish his homework” means that he made a conscious decision not to complete it.
However, when someone says, “I cannot do it,” there may be other reasons behind the statement, like a lack of motivation, a feeling that it’s too much trouble, or not wanting to do it themselves. In this case, the statement, “I cannot do it”, is an attempt to hide the fact that their abilities or skills are lacking. In reality, we often see this as unmotivated behavior.
In society, we’re often required to tackle difficult challenges. When you think you can’t do something, instead, you should think about how to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, rather than giving up and saying you can’t do it. Also, if that’s too difficult for you, others can still recognize your efforts. The important thing is to put in as much effort as you can to achieve the goals you set for yourself.
Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
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