Potential can only be realized by the individual. When that individual demonstrates that they are not actively contributing to its realization, any possible potential will most likely never be brought forth. At least not until that individual decides to make drastic sustained change. Back to Tendencies and Indicators. It may be frustrating or even infuriating for those without the skills that they view as being wasted in others. And with the feeling that you could somehow encourage or direct someone's potential. We can often provide support or positive reinforcement, but we have to recognize when someone isn't ready. "When the student is ready, the teacher appears." Not because a teacher magically arrives at the right moment, but because the individual PERCEIVES the teachers around them that are already there, and becomes able to learn from them......