Have you ever finished a day where you were just exhausted, and the moment you hit your pillow, you went straight to sleep? That is one of the best ways to end a day, in my opinion. If you can give everything you have in a day, you will find yourself in a better mindset and, most likely better life. Sadly, most people will end their days with more energy to give. What would happen if you learned to give your all each day? You could love your family to the fullest, you can commit yourself to the work and growth of your business, and you can see your next steps. Today I will discuss finding your untapped potential in three simple steps.
One of the things that will happen when you reach your fullest potential is you will be able to see more clearly. You will start to see the bigger picture that is your life. This means you will be able to see your good days and bad days. Finding your untapped potential is not implying that you have to give your all 100% of the time. We are human, meaning there will be days when we do not feel our best. The issue with how many people view this is that they would rather be unaware of those days because it would make them realize their shortcomings.
The Three Steps To Find Your Untapped Potential
- Figure out where you are weak and grow strong
- Commit to the change you seek
- Learn when to Rest and when to Push
These three steps will help you find that untapped potential you have within you. The truth is, we all have more to give. Even if you think you are giving your all, there is more to offer. I live in a world where my best is not my best, and perfect is just a fantasy. We do not live in a fantasy world here at Reven Concepts. It might seem that way sometimes because I say that anyone can make changes in their life for the better, and that is true. Many people do not think this way because of the brain’s natural tendencies through evolution and the climate of society. It is easy to say you want more in life and take no action; then it is to take action and get more out of life.
Figuring out your Weaknesses/Strengths
The first step in finding your untapped potential is understanding where you are weak and strong. This might seem like this won’t help you uncover your latent potential, but it is the most critical aspect. The natural human way of thinking is simple. We like the things we are good at and disdain the things we are not. We want the things that cause pleasure, but we do not like the things that cause us pain/sadness/stress. Knowing this basic fact is enough to understand how to brain will flow. That stream will lead us to something vast, like a large lake or an ocean of ideas and potential.
When we first start with a goal or task, we must analyze it to the fullest. This analysis typically happens unconsciously but can happen consciously too. An unconscious way of thinking about reaching your full potential would be your brain wanting to conserve energy, so it relays a signal not to do something because it is strenuous. The brain’s primary role is to keep us alive, and the trump card for any human is our fight-or-flight mechanism. The body will naturally want to save energy just in case something terrible happens, and we need to tap into this power. The problem we face today is that many people do not need to access this system due to the ease and plushness of society.
Society has become more fragile over the years. The sad truth is that we are not even through becoming soft. More people will fall into this new way of thinking, and the result will be hardship. That is why when presented with a method for growth, and self-betterment, people will unconsciously say things like I do not like that because it makes me tired, my body hurts, etc. The list can go on for the complaints many people will have. The issue with those complaints is that it stems from weakness. People enjoy doing the things that make them feel good immediately. Delayed gratification has become a rare skill people have to relearn to seek to strengthen their weak areas.
When you look at areas in your life you want or would like to improve, the brain understands and will delegate more energy to the task. For example, if you’re going to learn an instrument, the brain will give you the energy to learn the instrument, and yes, focussing takes a tremendous amount of energy. The fact that even focussing takes energy is a clear indication of why many people have lost common sense. People in society would rather be told what to do than figure things out themselves. If a person in that state of mind turned that way of thinking around, then they would begin to find more untapped potential in their life.
Commit to CHANGE
The next step to finding your untapped potential is wanting the change you seek. Once you are aware of your strengths and weakness, you will have to commit to turning your weakness into strengths and your strengths into profit. I use the word profit because most people would like to have more money in their life. Though those people may not be worldly or ruled by the almighty dollar, it helps show how our strengths should be used daily. When you see how focusing on power and creation brings about good/positive change, it becomes easy to commit to becoming more.
Another factor to be aware of when considering commitment is to think about what people want. It is safe to say that most people wish for happiness, financial security, love, fame, etc. All of those good things have an inherent cost. Some will cost you your time, while others might cost you your livelihood. For example, you might be familiar with a CEO who has devoted himself to his business but has neglected his family. The CEO has all this money but is slowly losing his family. There is a probability that one day his family will not be there for him since he was so invested in his business. He was firm in his business but weak in his family life.
Creating a balance is not necessary for happiness, but it becomes easier to see any potential you have left on the table when you can balance the scale. Yes, the CEO might have been making billions of dollars as his strength, and he was good at it. However, he could have been making the same money by delegating some of the work he had to do and working on other areas that would overall give him better results in other areas of his life. That CEO might not have been interested in family life or unaware of the discrepancy between work and family. Still, when we look at finding our untapped potential, we can leave no rock unturned in the process.
Rest then PUSH
With being human comes the limits of the body. Though people should push and be tested consistently, we have to know when to take breaks and when to push. Sometimes people try to reach their untapped potential, and that’s the last thing we want when trying to get more potential. If we push and are on the ledge of burnout, we must be careful because burnout is the last thing we want to have in our life. Learn more about burnout here!
Rest is an essential factor we must be aware of when pushing to the summit of our potential. If you tried to climb Mt. Everest in one day, you would realize that you would fail the climb. Though it is not impossible to reach the peak of Everest in a day, we must understand the human body. The body must get used to the elevation; otherwise, the body with experience elevation sickness, which could be life-threatening on this climb. Knowing your limits and how far you should push for your safety is good but should constantly be tested. Similar to how you will go on many practice hikes before you attempt Everest, you can see where your body’s limits are now and stay within the margin of safety.
Knowing when to rest and push is just as important as knowing you are not at your fullest potential yet. Though you might be doing a lot, and you might be at that point where you are tired at the end of the day, you have to ask yourself if you are tired for the right reason. You might be sick and tired rather than tired and fulfilled. The difference is that one will lead to happiness, while another will lead to negativity. The mind is simple, but the body is more complex. There is a push and pull we must become familiar with, and this is where a coach comes into play.
Having a coach will help you know when to rest and when to push. When I am in the gym with a partner, I push myself more than if alone. It is not that I am being lazy; it is just that when you have someone looking at you, they can see what you cannot. That is why having a coach is essential for your future growth. Once you understand how much more you can go, you will have to evaluate yourself every three months. That is the amount of time for the body to make adjustments. That means you can push past who you were just 90 days prior.
In conclusion, finding your fullest potential isn’t rocket science. You can get along by following these steps or hiring a coach to help you uncover all the potential you are leaving on the table. Whichever method you go with, understand you are the person who can give you the life you dream of. Understanding how far you can go each day is an excellent start to the rest of your life. Learn how to uncover your latent and untapped potential here at Reven Concepts.
Until then,
Michael Rearden
Founder of Reven Concepts