I just can’t do it. Can’t climb that hill. Can’t face that obstacle. Can’t learn what I need to learn to get that job. Can’t keep going. Really? Are you sure?
Whenever someone said I can’t in in the dojo, my Sensei would say … ‘You are right.’
Next time you say, I can’t, consider Paul Smith. A man who was born with severe cerebral palsy … yet … is an amazing artist, using a canvas you would never imagine could yield results.
When someone says I can’t to Paul Smith, he answers: ‘What can you do?’
Watch this … and then the next time you are about to say, I can’t, think about Paul Smith.
Then ask yourself … why not?
Thank you Paul for your amazing spirit!
A big thank you to my fine friend Mauro A for sending me this video!
Photo Credit
Thumbnail is a screen capture from the video
David Knapp-Fisher says
So great to see how one person can make such a difference in life to so many others, simply by being themselves; whatever that looks like. Great share Gil, thanks as always
Gil Namur says
Thanks David!
Steve says
Can’t? Whatever! Sometimes we are put to shame how little of ourselves we use, whether brain or body, only to be reminded there is nothing we can’t do if we truly want to. Can ON!
Gil Namur says
Thanks Steve!
Carol says
Thanks for sharing, Gil…wow. I can’t even begin to wrap my head around what he does…but not just that, I love the man he’s chosen to be. Although we all may be dealing with challenges of some sort, stories like this are reminders to be grateful for where we are in life and make the best of what we do have. “What can we do?” An excellent question.
Carol
Gil Namur says
Indeed Carol … an excellent question!
I love the man he’s chosen to be … WELL SAID!!!
Gileeeeee
Debra Gould says
That blew my mind! What an outstanding example of what becomes possible when you work with what you have, instead of focusing on what you don’t.
Also a crazy example of the idea that constraint actually enables creativity rather than restricting it. Thanks for sharing!
Gil Namur says
Hi Debra,
Glad you enjoyed it! I have another coming soon that will also blow your mind!
Cheers,
Gil
Heather Hess says
A most inspirational reminder that whatever happens in life we always have our unique individual talents to continually accompany us and assist us in bringing happiness to others and ourselves in return.
Heather
Dr. Marianne says
Wow! What an incredible story about such a wonderful man. I’ll never say ‘I can’t’ again!
Gil Namur says
Hi Marianne!
He is amazing for sure! I have another amazing one coming next week 😉
Gileeeeee
Jeannie Thomas says
What an amazing article about an amazing man.
He is an inspiration to us all! Thanks for the story, Gil!
Gil Namur says
Hey Jeannie!
Great to see you here! He is indeed amazing!
Glad you enjoyed … KNEW you would 😉
Gileeeeeeee