“Fulfill your potential.” That’s a dangerous goal. Not because it’s too ambitious, but because it feels so big that most people never start.
It’s easy to set goals you can measure. Lose 10 pounds. Hit a revenue number. Finish a course. But fulfilling your potential? That requires movement without certainty. And that scares people.
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The Waiting Game
Most of us get stuck right here:
“What am I actually supposed to do with my life?”
So we wait. We overthink. We do nothing.
A small group of people seem lucky. They’re clear on their purpose early on. The rest of us aren’t.
I’m not always clear on my life’s purpose either.
But I am clear on this: I want to develop my potential.
Movement Over Clarity
So instead of waiting for clarity, I move. I follow ideas that itch. Especially the ones that help other people.
That approach has led me to:
- Launch a one-of-a-kind kids’ fitness program
- Teach as an adjunct professor
- Interview innovative European tech founders
- Help B2B podcasters land their first paid sponsorships
None of these were part of a master plan. They were just the next step forward.
What I’ve Learned
Here’s what I’ve learned: Fulfillment doesn’t come from finding your purpose first. It comes from building skills, confidence, perspective over time.
So now I’m not asking: “How do I fulfill my potential?”
I’m asking: “What’s the next way I can develop it?”
Because maybe, when the real opportunity shows up, I’ll be ready for it.
Start Moving Today
You don’t need to have your entire life mapped out to make progress. Building skills, gaining confidence, and developing perspective happens through action, not waiting for perfect clarity.
The most successful people aren’t those who had it all figured out from day one. They’re the ones who took the next step, even without knowing where the full path would lead.
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