can-do attitude

Belief in capability

A can-do attitude is an optimistic, energetic approach to tasks and challenges—a belief that problems can be solved through effort and initiative.

The phrase emphasizes willingness over ability: someone with a can-do attitude doesn't claim to know everything but commits to figuring it out.

We need someone with a can-do attitude, not excuses.

Opposites
belief in capability and success

can-do attitudedefeatism

Acceptance of inevitable failure

pessimism · negativity · fatalism · hopelessness · learned helplessness

action orientation

can-do attitudedefeatism

Acceptance of inevitable failure

passivity · apathy · helplessness · resignation · giving up

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