The time has come to admit that I am a huge fan of both Dr. Seuss and Charlie Brown. So there – the word is out! However, I suspect that I am not alone. In fact, we can all learn a great deal about human potential and the human condition from the good Dr. Seuss and our loveable friend, Charlie Brown.
Charlie Brown proclaimed these words of wisdom: “There is no heavier burden than having potential.”
The challenge lies in utilizing the potential!
Today, there are more than 7 billion people in the world – and growing – but there is only one you! In the words of Dr. Seuss, “Today you are you, this is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer
than you.”
You are a good man (person) Charlie Brown!
The key is to seize this great opportunity to discover your potential and to deploy your uniqueness. How cool is this? You are one of a kind – special made!
Coming to grips with our potential requires reflection, which, believe it or not, is an action. Indeed, a powerful action. It invokes the power within us to ponder what really matters to us, who we really are, what we really want, what inspires us and what are our life’s goals. Potential involves the pursuit of meaningful and purposeful work. It is not the meaning of life; it is making one’s life meaningful. Or, as Dr. Seuss said, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.”
When we hone our potential (the sweet spot), we are on the road to contentment, well-being and happiness. It costs nothing to dream and everything not to!
It takes time. Einstein said, “There is more to life than increasing speed.” We get our best ideas when we are not doing – we think in the shower, walking, playing and running – most of us do not have enough time to think.
Potential encompasses both personal power and growth. It is the inherent ability, energy or capacity for development. Our potential is like a genie in a bottle – we have to let it out!
You must do it, because no one else can. You must do it, because there is only one you – with your skills, dreams and opportunities.
“Today is your day, your mountain is waiting so … get on your journey,” says Dr. Seuss.
Remember the Charlie Brown Christmas tree? He saw the beauty and goodness in it. Our positive attributes (potential) lie in wait, like the tree on a lot hoping we will notice it. We see what we want to see in life. I encourage you to see your potential. Affirming it builds spirit, confidence and lets our light shine.
Reveal your authenticity, and strive to know yourself. You are worth it!
How are these for inspiring words? “You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose,” stated Dr. Seuss.
We all have the power to honor our potential, as well as our dreams. Potential is all about building a better you!
“Powerful thinking creates a powerful energy in your life, but it starts with a powerful heartset, which creates a powerful mindset.” – Doug Firebaugh, business professional trainer
Question: Wouldn’t it be awesome if we did not have to wait for a business challenge (or a personal problem) to unharness the power of our true potential? Indeed, we all have choices and will access it. Imagine the joy and satisfaction we could gain!
“Our aspirations are our possibilities” – Robert Browning, poet.
Dr. Seuss has shown us the value of dreaming large dreams, in technical 3-D. Why settle for the ordinary?
Discover your motivation and let it drive your potential!
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter won’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss.
