Born Quote by John C. Maxwell
“People have a seed to success within them. Most never find it and therefore fail to reach their potential. Occasionally, a leader discovers it and helps that individual develop it. For both, they now can fulfill the purpose for which they are born.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” by John C. Maxwell, 1998
Everyone possesses innate potential; leaders can uncover and nurture it, enabling individuals to fulfill their purpose.
In simple terms: Potential inside everyone.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate hidden talent.
Themes
leadership
potential
purpose
Mood
motivational
encouraging
Type
leadership
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career growth
- education
- team building
Key Concepts
personal development
mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you help others discover their seed?
- What obstacles block potential?
A Different Perspective
Potential may remain dormant without opportunity.
![“It gives [a man] the incentive to develop his dormant potential so that when he becomes a part of the brotherhood of Islam, and is identified collectively in the brotherhood of Islam with the brothers in Islam, at the same time this also gives him the, it has the psychological effect of giving him…” quote by Malcolm X](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/04a/malcolm-x-213_brother_it-gives-a-man-the-incentive-to-develop_1423002.jpg)
