But they don't lack the stamina/strength. It's just more difficult for them. The possibility is still there.
Same with addicts. I know a handful. Yes, it's tremendously difficult for them to quit with the drugs, but it's still possible. It's their decision to make. Any doctor or person at a rehab facility will tell you, they have the ability to do it but it's just more difficult for them than for me.
So comparing it to completely not having the ability to do it is a defeatist attitude. The ability is there.
well, you probably could also walk those 26 miles if you can't run the marathon... but unless you're Joe Strummer you probably wouldn't even consider doing it
Same with addicts. I know a handful. Yes, it's tremendously difficult for them to quit with the drugs, but it's still possible. It's their decision to make. Any doctor or person at a rehab facility will tell you, they have the ability to do it but it's just more difficult for them than for me.
So comparing it to completely not having the ability to do it is a defeatist attitude. The ability is there.