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What does it mean?
Everyone has innate potential, but it requires active development to become real ability.
In plain terms
You have potential, but you must work on it to use it.
What can you take from it?
Develop your skills actively to turn potential into ability.

Where it applies

  • learning new skills
  • self improvement
  • career growth

Putting it to work

  • skill building
  • mentorship
  • deliberate practice

Questions to consider

  • What skills have you neglected?
  • How will you nurture your potential?

Another view

Some traits may be limited by biology or circumstances.

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