Mr Rakesh Rana
Many mid-career professionals are brainwashed into believing that performance is the key to success.
However, focusing solely on your performance will limit your potential and growth significantly.
Because all high-potential employees are high-performers, but not all high-performers are high-performance employees.
So, what exactly is the difference between performance and potential?
Performance refers to how well an individual handles their responsibilities and provides tangible results in their current role. Potential, on the other hand, refers to an individual’s abilities and talents that have not yet been fully realized.
Think about it. If everyone in your industry has similar levels of performance, how can you stand out?
By harnessing your potential! Here’s why you should aim for potential over performance:
1. Focusing on your potential means you're future-focused and not just concerned with where you are now, but where you could go in your career.
2. It sets you up for long-term success and growth.
3. If you are focused on potential, you are more likely to think outside the box and bring innovative solutions to the table, leading to breakthroughs in your career.
4. Focusing on your potential sets you apart from the rest of the people in your industry.
Of course, performance is important, but if you're only focusing on that, you're limiting your true potential. So how do you unleash your potential for grand success?
1. Unleash Your Strengths
What are you naturally good at? What do you enjoy doing? Focus on these areas and find ways to develop them further.
2. Dare To Take Risks
Don’t be afraid to try new things or take on a challenge. You need to push yourself outside your comfort zone if you want to unleash your true potential.
3. Tap Into The Power Of Mentors
Look for people in your industry who have succeeded by tapping into their potential. Connect with them and ask them for guidance on how you can do the same.
4. Patience Is Golden
It takes time and efforts to develop your potential. Don’t be demotivated if you don’t see immediate results. Just keep working at it, and you will definitely see the results!
So, are you ready to watch your career soar by tapping into your potential?