ChrisBillington comments on Shoulds can be changed to Cans - Less Wrong

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Comment author: buybuydandavis 16 March 2014 06:55:32AM 2 points [-]

Should => Obligation
Can => Power and Opportunity

"Have to" and "get to" have a similar dynamic.

Having spent periods of my life unsuccessfully looking for work, I remind myself during my commute that I don't "have to" go to work, I "get to". A job is a privilege and opportunity.