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When I say "I can't"
When I say "I can't", I might really be saying that I'm afraid to fail.
When I say "I can't", I might be saying that I didn't know it was so much work.
When I say "I can't", I might be saying that I'm overwhelmed.
When I say "I can't", I might be saying that I need your encouragement.
When I say "I can't", I might be saying that I don't know how to do it or how to get started.
When you hear "I can't", help me learn through trial and error and see that mistakes are "okay".
When you hear "I can't", help me understand that hard work is a valuable part of life.
When you hear "I can't", show me how I might be able to take one step at a time.
When you hear "I can't", give me the confidence to know "I can".
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