Kabbalah teaches that after a person dies they are brought before the Heavenly Court. Never once are they asked, “Why weren’t you like this famous person or this Nobel Peace Prize winner. A person is only asked, “Why weren’t you more like you?” “Why didn’t you do everything you could to realize your own potential?” We are never judged according to what others do or did therefore there is no point comparing ourselves to others. We are only held accountable for our own actions and for the effort that we exert in order to fulfill our personal mission in life and self-potential. Life is short and there is no time to waste. Ask yourself, “Am I being the best that I can be? Am I fulfilling my potential?”

Potential is a unique energy granted to each and every one of use by G-d himself, and it resides within each person’s unique soul. The key to unlocking the secrets of your own personal potential is to look within yourself and evaluate your strengths and review all of your past experiences and successes. By taking an honest look at your true strengths it becomes apparent that G-d gave you these specific gifts as tools to reach your fullest potential.

Now with this knowledge in hand, start to think about ways to utilize your potential in a way that has a positive impact on your life and the lives of those around you. Don’t wait for G-d to send you challenge in your life to force you to wake up and expose your potential. Step up and show the world what you can accomplish and the world will see has special you really are.