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What does it mean?
Human growth is instinctive; fulfilling our duty means honestly developing our potential.
In plain terms
People naturally want to grow; their job is to develop their potential.
What can you take from it?
Commit to honest self-development as a core duty.

Where it applies

  • personal development
  • career
  • education

Putting it to work

  • identify strengths
  • pursue learning
  • track progress

Questions to consider

  • What potential do you feel is untapped?
  • How do you define honest development?

Another view

External factors can limit potential regardless of effort.

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