Perpetual Potential

Perpetual potential is a state of:

• feeling as if anything is possible
• knowing the next great idea will be found today.
• anticipating the next best (fill in the blank) will be available tomorrow.
• believing better is attainable.
• accepting that one person, with a platform to communicate and the drive to do so, can make a difference.

Teachers and administrators:

Does this sound like the culture in your classroom?  Does this describe the environment at your school?  

Students and parents:

Is this a description of your beliefs about your ability to learn?  How does perpetual potential align with your beliefs about yourself?

Perpetual potential is not easy.  It requires you to:

• respect the current reality, but have a vision for the future.
• be brave enough to act and empower others to act.
• accept a growth mindset (get better) rather than a fixed one (be the best)
• engage with others and be willing to share what you know to create knowledge.
• know that seeking support, guidance, and advice is a sign of strength, not weakness.
• be honest with yourself, accept responsibility, and tirelessly work to be a "better you."
• become comfortable with the fact that there is NO END GAME to potential (see note about growth mindset).

For more about growth mindsets, having a vision for the future, and taking action, visit "Student Success and Thrivapy ."