Hold a pencil in your hand over a table. That pencil now has potential. If you release it, gravity will move the pencil to the table. Nothing else is possible. Right? We often look at people the same way. With your looks, brains, talent, money, or position; you have the potential to be “X”. In other words…I can see you falling to the table.
The brainwashing usually starts at a young age and the “glass ceiling” has been installed by the time you are a teenager. Potential is a small box that other people put you in, based on their experiences.
Parents STOP telling your kids they have potential.
Teachers STOP telling your students they have potential.
Coaches STOP telling your players they have potential.
Focus on moving people into the realm of POSSIBILITY.
Potential says you can play in the NBA…Possibility asks can I be the GOAT?
Potential says you can be a doctor…Possibility asks can I save a life?
Potential says you can be an astronaut…Possibility asks can I live on Mars?
Potential says you can fall to the table…Possibility asks can I fly instead?
CHASE what is POSSIBLE and tell POTENTIAL to SHUT UP!