Potential is a double-edged sword.
It can give us the power to achieve our goals
To fight the ineptitude within our souls
To slay the demons

However if not wielded correctly, potential, or rather, the lack of proper harnessing can be devastating,

Each day, noticing how much better you could be.
You would think that would be a good self-motivator
Yet you don't move forward,
You sit upon a throne of meaninglessness
And you've given yourself the title knowingly,
But still, you don't strive for better even though you know it's the right choice.

Why?

Potential is a double-edged sword.