He says the experience cemented his belief that it was up to him alone to define his talents and potential.

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Furthermore, the process of education will help identify your talents and strengths, or your potential talents and strengths.

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It was achieved by the talents of our people and the potential of science.

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You deserve an opportunity to determine your own future, an economy that rewards your intelligence and your talents, and a society that allows you to fulfill your tremendous potential.

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One can say, are there abilities, talents, entrepreneurial skills, and are people from minorities frustrated from achieving their own potential and contributing to the economy.

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