The Gap Between Our Potential And What We Do With That Potential

I am a believer that every person has potential. It is our job as leaders to find that potential in those we serve. In the incredible novel, The Red Tower, by J. B. Simmons, Rehab tells Cipher something very important. Cipher told us, “Rehab told me our capacity for power equals the gap between our potential and what we did with it.” Rehab was playing the coach/mentor here to help Cipher identify the gap.

The phrase “our capacity for power equals the gap between our potential and what we did with it” suggested that our true strength or ability to effect change is determined by how much we tap into our potential versus what we actually accomplish. It implies that we all have inherent potential—skills, talents, and abilities—but if we do not develop and utilize these qualities or take action, then we are not fully realizing our power.

This idea can also reflect on themes of ambition, motivation, and personal growth within the story. It encourages us to consider how we engage with our own potential and the importance of taking steps towards actualizing it in order to harness true power in our lives.

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