We do not always recognise our own strengths clearly. Work that feels ordinary to us may appear distinctive to someone watching from the outside. A way of analysing a problem, communicating an idea, or connecting different perspectives may have become so natural that we no longer see it as valuable.
I have learned to pay attention when trusted people repeatedly tell me that I may be capable of more.
Not every compliment should determine our direction. But consistent observations from people who understand our work can reveal potential hidden by familiarity.
Self-awareness does not come only from looking inward. Sometimes we understand ourselves better through the honest reflection of people who have seen how we think, grow, and respond under pressure.
Potential is sometimes visible to others before we are ready to recognise it in ourselves.