Untapped Potential: A short story about living victoriously

1. Everyday Blessings
in
Everyday Lessons
“Untapped Potential”
Dr. Ryan N. Mitchell

2. (I was) walking into a Popeye's chicken and a homeless guy
asked, "hey young bro, can you buy me a 2-piece?" as he sat on
the curb. I turned to him and said "brother I will feed you, but I
was told nobody gets free lunch. I see you drawing something,
why don't you sell it to me and I'll go get you a 3-piece and a
drink?" He smiled in agreement and said, "Okay! I'll have
something for you when you get back!“
I nodded as I walked into the store. I didn't know what kind of
art I was purchasing from this man... I figured that I would
throw it out once I got home. I knew that people often feel
better when they work for things. By the excitement in his
voice, he was encouraged.
When I returned with the 3-piece chicken meal he presented a
20 x 16 drawing of Malcolm X. Even though it was drawn in ink
on a torn white paper bag, it was AWESOME. I was so amazed
that I gave him an additional $20 for it.
I had the original work framed, and it has remained in the
home office for 13 years... I call it "Untapped Potential".

3. Questions (from a personal and team leadership
perspective):
• How many of us have untapped talents?
• Are we waiting on others to do for us, when we have the skills
and abilities specifically designed for us to thrive?
• What are we going to commit to (today) to help you walk in your
designed destiny and to help your team to thrive?
Think about it... Act on it...
And walk victoriously into your destiny!
Dr. Ryan N. Mitchell
Dr. Ryan is a speaker, a teacher, an instructional designer, and a mentor to many. He is an expert in business
communication, virtual management, and organizational development.