On of the major factor for an unfulfilled or un-maximized potentials is wrong association, not necessarily a bad association but some association are not expedient for your potentials, dreams, goals and ambition, they could be family or friends or close relatives. Unless you cut yourself off of these group of people you cannot maximize potential as you should.

It is better that you acquaint yourself with total strangers who are leading lifestyles that are a-tune with you ambition.

This episode explain better on this subject.