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This "journey" of going back to school to finish my undergrad has both helped me put concepts and ideas from my mind into words, as well as inspired me and given me a good deal of direction in how I see business in all its facets.
This week's lesson had a number of thoughts that confirmed my beliefs and that also inspired me to see things through new, improved lenses. 

I think the lesson that most inspired me was that all human beings are endowed with unlimited potential. This concept made me peel back the layers of self doubt and nay-sayers I have had to overcome, as well as the circumstances surrounding my upbringing that crafted, for better or for worse, my view of myself and my potential (or lack thereof). My inner ear, the ear that dictates how I view myself, and the standard to which I hold myself, has been 43 years in the making. Never, ever, have I thought that all my life circumstances, experiences, and choices have led to how I see myself both from a self worth standpoint, and from a potential standpoint.
Yet, I have been quite successful in many of my endeavors. I don't think this is because I see my potential and want to achieve it. I think this is because of my natural drive to do something that is worthwhile, and that makes a difference. 

So, am I in a position to influence others? Do I allow/encourage/inspire them to see their potential and want to achieve it? What else can I do to lift up and inspire them to reach beyond their position or circumstance?  Do I contribute to a positive, productive workplace culture? 

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