I had to get back up and go again. I could not leave that place until I had redeemed myself. Which I did. That would be counterproductive to achieving my goals. I heard something this summer that flipped a switch in my head.
Talent is natural ability.
Potential is what you do with your talent. Potential is your desire to succeed. In everything I do I think I have fairly limited talent. I am a mediocre individual across the board. However, I have a desire to not be second best in anything.