John Coleman at Fastcompany.com writes:
“A friend of mine recently came back from a trip to Australia, where he simply marveled at the predominant “can-do” attitude that existed throughout the country. His enthusiasm was shocking to me only in that as I reflected on the last year, I realized how many people I had encountered who were obsessed with what could not be done in today’s world.It seems that globalism, technology, and political gridlock have convinced many Americans that the change brought on by each is making it impossible to do anything.”

http://www.fastcompany.com/3004695/3-subtle-ways-shift-your-attitude-cant-do-can-do