Potential

Potential is defined as a latent excellence or ability that may of may not be developed. My question is that who determines or defines what potential actually is? Who sets the bar? Is my potential based on things that have already been done ? Or is potential defined by yourself and the things you hope to achieve? Is there a guideline for potential? Can one simply float by on potential? Potential lives is all of us . It is on us to define and understand what our potential is. If some one else defined what you potential out come will be and you simply shot for that they said you sold yourself short. Potential should be a motivator or a driving force to continue to grow and achieve new heights. Potential has to be harnessed worked with and molded in order for it to benefit you. Potential is nothing but a word without taking the necessary steps to allow it to benefit you. POTENTIAL