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I would learn a new skill,

BUT

I'm too old/I'm too busy/I'm not talented enough.

I would go visit/call my friend,

BUT

They're probably too busy/They won't want to talk to me/I don't have time.

I would play outside with my kids,

BUT

I'm too busy/I'm too tired/It's too hot. 

I would exercise better/eat better/take care of my body better,

BUT

I don't want to/ I don't have the energy/It won't make a difference.

And the worst but of all:

BUT I CAN'T.

Yes. You. Can. 

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The buts go on and on, and all of us have them. We are all tripping over them, and frankly, it's kind of smelly and stupid. It's a whole lot of butt. There is no reason for us to have buts. The next time you trip over a but, stop yourself, decide if it's worth the butt, and proceed from there. Go outside with the kids. Go on that vacation. Go take care of yourself. Go call that friend. Go do whatever it is that you've been tripping over butts about!

No more butts about it!