While it’s true there is no definitive answer to the question of potential without hindsight, there are ways to increase the chance for an athlete to reach it. Potential is a product of three things: Talent Self-motivation to invest in that talent so it becomes a strength The ability to leverage that strength under the […]
Potential is having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. Potential implies possibility. It also implies the existence of undone work. Furthermore, everybody has potential, but not everybody puts themselves in the position to reach that potential. Why? Well, it comes down to one’s ability to meet three requirements […]
It’s great to have potential. Until it’s not. If you’re a beginner to be told you have potential is a complement. However, if you have experience, it’s basically an insult to be told you have potential. Why? Because having potential means you haven’t lived up to all your capabilities yet. Nick Saban says it best: […]