The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problem.*
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The gap between potential and action holds the key to solving global issues.
- In plain terms
- If we did all we could do, many world problems would be solved.
- What can you take from it?
- Act on your full potential to solve problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you capable of but not doing?
- How can you close the gap?
Another view
Structural barriers often limit what individuals can achieve alone.
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