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Facing Challenge After Challenge: How to Reinvent Your Infinite Potential

Craig Stanland
4 min readDec 18, 2023

Human potential, what we’re emotionally capable of, is infinite.

The only restrictions to expanding into more and more of our potential are self-imposed. They’re imaginary boundaries constructed by our minds.

Often, these boundaries are beautifully crafted machinations of our imagination that feel utterly true and impenetrable.

Expanding into our potential is a function of:

  • Our self-image
  • Our level of self-trust
  • Our level of self-worth
  • Our level of self-efficacy
  • Our willingness to question, explore, and travel beyond our imaginary boundaries.

Our potential isn’t something “out there” we chase and catch; it resides within and is something we have the opportunity to expand into.

Nor does it require a herculean effort.

When we face a challenge, regardless of its size and regardless of the outcome, we’ve evolved into someone new.

Because when we face a challenge, we’re walking directly into one of our personal edges (the imaginary boundaries).

An edge is an opportunity to walk away, to capitulate to fear and self-doubt…

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Craig Stanland
Craig Stanland

Written by Craig Stanland

From corporate success to federal prison, I share my journey to rediscover joy, meaning, and purpose. Join me in reinventing your extraordinary second act!

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