“Can’t” and “can’t try”

There’s a big difference between, “I can’t” and “I can’t try”.

The first is often a hypothesis, rather than a conclusion.

And the second might be a conclusion, but it’s a fallacy.

Said another way:

“I can’t” is sometimes true ...

but there’s no truth in “I can’t try”.

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P.S. To all the readers who found me through Rohan’s post ... welcome! Please don’t hesitate to start a conversation (replies to the blog mailing go right to my inbox). I am truly glad you’re here.

Gratefully,

stephen