How To Reach Your Full Potential

Ah, potential... It's one of those concepts that is defined by not having it. They say "you don't know what you don't know" so how you you reach it?

Step 1: Get #creative
Don't be afraid to dream. Think of the things you've always wanted to do, to have, the changes you would like to see made. Get as big as possible!

Step 2: Get #constructive
Think of what you already DO know, and the skills you have. How can those things cross over with your big ideas? Which one are you closest to already?

Step 3: Get #passionate
Any goal will take work to achieve. Spoiler alert, it will be more work than you anticipate. Start from a place of passion, and dig into your motivations. Know them well, so you can use them as fuel to keep going when the work gets hard.

Step 4: Get #critical
Think deeply about the dreams you most passionate about, and most prepared for. What will you have to learn? What will you have to do? Get a plan together.

Step 5: Get #practical
Choose your goal, and take steps toward it every single day. Be clear with yourself about how much you are willing to sacrifice (indulgent hobbies, free time, etc.) and make the choice to get started, even when it's uncomfortable.

Step 6: Get #flexible
Once you get the ball rolling, expect changes to the plan. Redirect as needed, but always keep the initial passion in mind. Adapt and learn as much as you can, choose to see failure as a stepping stone, and don't be afraid to ask for help.

Painting shown: Potential In Spades
Link: https://www.surrealismac.com/shop-art/potential-in-spades

The path to excellence is one of expansion and refinement: to grow and prune, then grow again. What you choose to grow, that is what makes it your potential and no one elses.

What would you do, if you knew you could conquer anything? I'd love to hear your comments.

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