First Water - The Result of Unleashing Our Potential

I've been a subscriber to A.Word.A.Day for years. Each day I receive a new word, along with definitions, a history of the word and an example in context. This is a great service! (You can learn more here.)

Yesterday's word/phrase was first water, which according to my email means:


1. The highest degree of quality in a precious stone, especially a diamond.
2. The best grade or quality.

It occurs to me that when we unleash the potential that is uniquely our own, we will truly become "first water."

It further occurs to me that a huge part of our role as leaders, as teammembers, as trainers, and as parents is to help those we are associated with find their own first water qualities.

We are all gems, we just need polishing to reveal our highest clarity and sparkle.

So here's to unleashing your potential - and the potential of those around us - so that we can all find our unique bundle of skills and characteristics that truly make us first water.

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