I agree with the sentiment… live up to one's potential.
But everyone has more potential than they could ever live up to. We must choose wisely what we commit ourselves to, how we use our time and energy. Maybe this is already implied in the quote. Maslow connectss capacities with impulses. By his use of 'capacity', he must mean more than mere potential… because, by his description, if one doesn't experience a strong desire(need even), then it isn't a capacity.
I agree with the sentiment… live up to one's potential.
But everyone has more potential than they could ever live up to. We must choose wisely what we commit ourselves to, how we use our time and energy. Maybe this is already implied in the quote. Maslow connectss capacities with impulses. By his use of 'capacity', he must mean more than mere potential… because, by his description, if one doesn't experience a strong desire(need even), then it isn't a capacity.