What is your excuse for not reaching your potential?

[Billy Dean]

Never too late to change

Thinking of trying to do a side hustle and see where it goes

 

[DanB90]

Lack of self confidence and fear of stepping outside of my comfort zone.

I do relatively ok as a subcontractor, but the above 2 things have stopped me in my tracks every time I’ve ever thought of taking the plunge into setting up my own business.

 

[Alan Whittle]

“OI…POTENTIAL ME YOU MUGS!!”

……but no one listened….

 

[The Binman]

If you want honesty, adhd, coeliac disease, child cruelty... not necessarily in that order..

Lifes a bitch and shoite some times. I admire the honesty here, and the tongue in cheek too.

For some folks it comes easy, others not so, and it can be a war of attrition.

 

[NeilMorepies]

 

[summerisle]

We largely control our own destiny. Blaming others is done by those who lack the fortitude to accept responsibility for their actions. I had to put a contributor on this very forum on egnore months back because they accused me of making them miserable. Take responsibility for your own problems.

Its ironic how in these discussions we always equate "potential" to money and the career ladder. In reality, potential can be defined by much more.

Employment - I'm self employed so ultimately I take out what I put in.

Sports/recreation - have done Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for about 15 years on and off. Had I stayed commited to it and trained regularly, I would be a black belt by now. Used to blame family/work but having since wisened up I realised that there is no one else to blame but myself for not making the time. Thats down to poor motivation/laziness.

Personal development - since gaining the third eye I am at peace with myself. No better feeling in the world.

Social profile - pleased with the growth of my online flock. Currently got some impressive subscriber / viewing numbers on Youtube/Paetron but I know I have the potential for more. That will be down to me and what effort and time I put into the content in the future.

*ignore x2.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Everton....lost a job .
I was asked to work a Saturday.
I said Everton are at home I'm going.
No use that lad...job finished.

 

[tonyhorne]

Hang on. There's hope yet ...


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Well, I'm a bit emotional but never let them tell you it is too late to follow your dreams ...

 

[NeilMorepies]

Well, I'm a bit emotional but never let them tell you it is too late to follow your dreams ...
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Now there’s an achievement!
Well done, get it on your CV mate.

 

[Tigger]

Depends what your vision of success is, always someone who would swap places with you and most kids grow up to be bang average, nothing wrong with that. Find a healthy mind and body are priceless, plenty of successful people on paper who would swap lots of money for that.

 

[Bryan+]

Life changing injury. Drugs, my inability to spot a bad woman and I’m lazy af too. I like to blame the Injury though.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Honestly one of my big regrets was spending so much money on university when I should have really spent that time learning a trade

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

I actually wish that I’d paid more attention in French class and really nailed learning it, as well as maybe picking up German at college

That would have opened up a lot of opportunities for me both home and abroad

Being a translator can be lucrative work and you get to see the world

 

[Rita_Poon]

Strewth there's a lot of regret going on in here.

Chin up, today is a new day, the falls and faults of yesterday can't be undone but learned from. Everton play in an hour and after we get dismantled by Southampton, there'll be plenty of time for soul searching, grief and despondency. It'll make the hard fought 0-0 with a rudderless man utd in a few weeks all the sweeter.

Don't stop believing.

 

[Bryan+]

Strewth there's a lot of regret going on in here.

Chin up, today is a new day, the falls and faults of yesterday can't be undone but learned from. Everton play in an hour and after we get dismantled by Southampton, there'll be plenty of time for soul searching, grief and despondency. It'll make the hard fought 0-0 with a rudderless man utd in a few weeks all the sweeter.

Don't stop believing.

No mate, every day is the same. It’s like Everton - it’s the hope that kills you.