- Once: I don't have time. Now: I need to re-laser my attention.
- Once: I'm too tired. Now: as from this point I no longer squander energy on cheap gossip.
- Once: I'm too old. Now: age is a mindset.
- Once: I'm lost. Now: I can get a map.
- Once: I've no spare funds. Now: but I am very creative.
- Once: I've got too much to do. Now: I need to slow down. Breathe. And identify my real priorities.
- Once: I'm trapped. Now: who has the key?