Episode Details

In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sit down with Albert Butler, a CPA, financial literacy advocate, and author, to explore the philosophy that has shaped his life—“I can because I will.” But what happens when determination isn't enough, when life challenges your confidence, or when someone you deeply admire tells you something simply isn't possible? Albert shares the deeply personal experience with his father that sparked this belief and the questions it raised about what we're truly capable of.

Our conversation takes us through Albert's journey of professional challenges, family responsibilities, personal loss, and a painful injury that tested his resilience. We explore the difference between motivation and discipline, the role of faith and perseverance during difficult seasons, and how the lessons we inherit from our parents can influence the decisions we make long after they're gone. Albert also shares the emotional story behind his book and why preserving his family's wisdom became so important to him.

How do you keep believing in yourself when everything around you gives you reasons to doubt? Whether you're facing setbacks, questioning your abilities, grieving someone you've lost, or trying to build something meaningful for the next generation, this conversation will resonate with you. Join me as we explore the weight of the words “I can't,” the courage behind “I will,” and what it means to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan.

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Book: Life — Truth, Love, Loss, Success and Failure — Available on Amazon

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Why Willpower Alone May Not Be Enough

00:36 Introduction And Welcome

00:59 Meet Albert Butler And His Philosophy

01:32 The Origin Of “I Can Because I Will”

02:20 The Business Idea His Father Turned Down

03:32 What Happened After His Father's Decision

04:15 How The Experience Shaped His Accounting Career

05:06 Remembering His Relationship With His Father

05:44 Looking Back On His Father's Decision

06:37 Overcoming The Challenge Of The CPA Exam

07:38 Applying Perseverance To Marriage And Family

08:49 The Achilles Injury That Tested His Willpower

10:15 Is Willpower Enough Without Faith And Discipline?

11:09 Introducing Albert's Book And Family Legacy

13:06 How A Painful Injury Influenced His Writing

13:59 The Meaning Behind Truth, Love, Loss, Success And Failure

15:41 What His Father's Legacy Means To Him Today

16:18 Where To Find Albert Butler And His Book

17:07 Closing And Outro