Push Yourself to Potential

Push Yourself

It is not those who limit themselves that accomplish the most in life. Push yourself. Set your ultimate goals beyond what seem possible. How many people thought it would be impossible to fly to the moon? Yet, some people decided it was not impossible.

Great achievements, such as landing on the moon, were not accomplished with just one goal of the moon. They were built upon many smaller goals that were tough, but so near. These intermediate goals were stepping stones to the greater goal. Some of these goals may not have been designed for reaching the moon, but time proved them be along the path.

Set your own goals beyond what is normal. In doing so they will open up opportunities that you currently may not see. My life purpose has been changed and shaped by the events and accomplishments of my life. What I hoped for 20 years ago is far less than what I plan for today. My vision is greater than it has ever been and my opportunities for reaching those final goals is far greater. This is not because I have driven my whole life for that single final goal, but because I have never allowed circumstances and the world to shape my goals, and ultimately each accomplishment has opened new possibilities to me, and stretched my personal development plan.

Identify the unlimited limits of your Potential

The identification of potential is often about not underestimating your potential. Never believe that you have achieved your potential, and always assume that your perceived potential is merely a shallow glimpse into deep pool. Your potential is always moving away from you and this is a good thing. Your current potential is always a step further away than you can see. The trick is never feeling as though your potential has been achieved. You can always improve your strengths and talents.

How many people fail to progress, or live their lives far beneath that they are capable of, because they have no hope for greater potential? Everyone of these people is living a lie. That lie is that they cannot do more, be more, accomplish more, or improve themselves. Do not hold yourself back.

While it is good to understand your limitations and your weakness, these are things to be managed and accounted for in your plan, they are not reasons to lose hope and give up. In fact your weakness may someday be your greatest asset. I still remember being told I could never write for a living, and yet writing is a main source of my life, my career, and my income.

Potential is ever moving away from you and this is good

So, identify your potential and know that that potential is a temporary potential. In time that potential will grow. Reassess yourself and your goals. Never assume that potential gained is completed. Your potential is merely your ability to measure what you know today. Tomorrow your potential shall be greater. Just don’t let life distract you too much.

Thankfully, our potential as humans is an ever growing and shaping vision of what we can become. Do not listen to those who speak of limiting your potential. I promise you this they are wrong.

If you are held down by someone else’s assessment of your potential, send me an e-mail at unselfishhelp@live.com. I truly believe that a short conversation will give you new hope and uncover greater potential.

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Author: Jeff Harris
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