"لو قمنا جميعًا بالأشياء التي نحن قادرون على القيام بها، لأذهلنا أنفسنا حرفيًا."

Imagine if you tapped into your true potential—what could you achieve? That's the core idea here. We often don’t realize just how much we’re capable of. We set our own limitations, and they tend to be a lot lower than what we're actually able to achieve. If we pushed past those self-imposed boundaries, we’d be amazed at what we could do.

Think back to when this thought might have first taken shape. It’s linked to the famous inventor Thomas Edison, a guy who wasn’t just about bright ideas (literally and figuratively). Edison had this knack for pushing the boundaries. He failed, a lot, but every time he got back up and tried again. It’s said that when he was working on the light bulb, he found over a thousand ways it wouldn’t work before he found the one way it would. That’s persistence, and it’s a perfect example of someone who didn’t let their own limits define them.

Let’s talk about a real-life example: J.K. Rowling. Before she became a household name with the Harry Potter series, she was a single mom on welfare. Think about that. She had every reason to believe she couldn't make it. But she wrote in cafes while her baby slept beside her. She got rejected by twelve publishers before one finally took a chance on her. Now, she's one of the most successful authors in history. If she had let her circumstances dictate her actions, we wouldn’t have Hogwarts, and she wouldn’t have inspired millions of readers around the world.

So, how can you apply this wisdom in your life? First, identify your limiting beliefs. What’s stopping you from starting that business, or writing that book, or running that marathon? A lot of the obstacles we face are in our heads. Once you recognize those mental barriers, challenge them. Set small, achievable goals that push you just a bit outside your comfort zone. As you achieve these goals, your confidence will grow, and you’ll want to tackle even bigger challenges. Keep pushing, keep trying, and remember—failure isn’t the opposite of success; it’s part of it.

To illustrate this, let’s imagine a relatable scenario. Picture a young artist, Emma. She loves to draw but doesn’t think she’s good enough to sell her work. She’s got a day job that pays the bills, but it’s not what she’s passionate about. One day, she decides to take a leap. She starts an Instagram account to showcase her art. At first, she’s anxious—what if no one likes it? But she posts anyway. Slowly, she gains followers. Someone asks to buy a piece. She’s thrilled. This small success boosts her confidence, and she dedicates more time to her art. A year later, she’s not just selling online but holding her own exhibitions. Imagine if she’d never taken that first step.

So don’t be afraid to push yourself. Try that thing you’ve been dreaming about. Maybe you’ll fail, but maybe you won’t. Maybe you’ll discover you’re capable of more than you ever imagined. And that’s how you’ll astound yourself.