Most of us walk around like we’re trapped. We limit ourselves with imagined boundaries—built by nothing more than our own fears, doubts, and beliefs. We say, “I’m not that kind of person,” or, “I could never do that,” and we stay within the walls we’ve built for ourselves.
It’s like we’ve drawn a tiny little circle around our feet, and we spend our entire lives never stepping outside it. Why? Because we’ve convinced ourselves that’s all there is. That’s where we’re safe. That’s where we belong.
But What If?
What if you stopped believing in those limits? What if you threw out the idea that you’re not “good enough” or “smart enough” or “talented enough” to chase after something bigger? What if the only thing holding you back was your own mind?
That’s what we do. We tell ourselves stories. “I’m not creative.” “I’m not a leader.” “I’m just an employee.” But here’s the truth: those stories are lies. You’ve decided those things about yourself because it’s easier to live small than to confront the possibility of failing big.
Imagine you’re at work. There’s a new opportunity on the table—something that excites you but scares you at the same time. And the first thought that crosses your mind? “That’s not for me.” You don’t even let yourself consider it because you’ve already decided it’s out of your reach.
But it’s not. That’s the lie.
We’ve Been Tricked
We’ve been tricked into thinking we’re limited by our skills, our experiences, or even the opinions of others. And it’s all a trap. Every single time you tell yourself you can’t do something, you’re shrinking your world. You’re drawing that little circle even tighter.
You’re boundless. We all are. The only limits that exist are the ones we impose on ourselves. The more you push, the more those limits dissolve. The boundaries you thought were there? They’re not. It’s just open space, waiting for you to explore.
Of Course, There Are Objections
Let’s be real for a second. I know exactly what you’re thinking: “But we’re limited. We don’t have endless time, endless resources. Our bodies can’t do everything.” And you’re right.
Look, I’m over 50. I can feel those limits every day. There are things I just can’t do anymore, things I’ve never been able to do. I’ve read about a one-legged mountaineer who climbed Mt. Everest. Amazing, right? But I’m not deluding myself into thinking I could do the same. Even if I overestimated my abilities, I’m realistic enough to know Everest isn’t in my future.
So, when I say our potential is boundless, I’m not pulling your leg. I’m not ignoring the reality of our limitations. But here’s the difference: I’m not starting with what we can’t do. I’m focusing on what we can do with what we have.
What We Have Is Enough
You don’t need infinite resources. You don’t need to be in your prime. The magic happens when you use what you’ve got—when you take your talents, your skills, your time, and you make something out of them. You create. You generate. You multiply.
It’s like a spark. You might start with one small idea, one tiny action, but if you stick with it? It grows. It multiplies exponentially. That’s what I mean by boundless potential.
The Truth About Limits
The real truth? We don’t know our limits until we try. We set these imaginary boundaries for ourselves, convinced that we’ve already reached our ceiling. But most of the time, those limits are far beyond where we stop. You won’t know how far you can go until you push past where you think you’ll fail.
And here’s the kicker: if you don’t stop, you keep creating. That’s where the boundlessness comes in. The more you keep at it, the more new things you discover you can do. The more you create, the more your potential expands.
So, yeah, we have limits. We can’t do everything. But we can do so much more than we think. That’s what makes us boundless. We’ll never know how far we can go until we keep going. Keep creating. Keep generating. That’s where your true potential lies.
Picture This
You’re standing on the edge of a cliff. Below you is the life you’ve been living—the one where you’ve been playing small, staying safe, never straying too far from the edge. In front of you? It’s unknown. It’s vast. And it’s terrifying.
But what if you jumped? What if you took the risk? Not because you know you’ll land perfectly, but because you’ve realized you’ve been holding yourself back. You’ve been limiting your own potential, drawing those lines around yourself, keeping your world small.
The Truth About Potential
Your potential isn’t defined by what you’ve done before. It’s not based on what you think you’re capable of right now. Your potential is limitless. But it’s up to you to believe that. It’s up to you to stop living small and start thinking bigger.
Because the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the story you keep telling yourself. And that story? You can change it.
So stop letting fear, doubt, or comfort keep you trapped. You’re boundless in your potential. You’ve always been. All you need to do is step outside the circle you’ve drawn around yourself. There’s a whole world waiting for you—but first, you’ve got to believe it’s yours for the taking.
