We knew and were certainly respectful of each other. There was always the sort of promise, 'Hey, we'll get together and do something sometime.' I liked him. I liked his work ethic, and I liked his choices. He was a sharp guy. He had so many amazing possibilities before him. Fuck, what a waste. For what? (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker respected a deceased peer and felt regret over wasted potential due to the person's fate.
- In plain terms
- I liked this person and think it is a tragedy that his potential was wasted.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the loss when talent and potential are cut short.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does wasted potential look like?
- How do you handle regret?
Another view
It focuses on the outcome rather than the person's lived experience.
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