Have you ever thought that you were in the wrong job? Some people have never had the opportunity to reach their full potential for many reasons. I know this all too well by having a disability.

Richard J. Murphy is a political economist, and he explains how some people’s talent is being wasted and has never been discovered.

Work is essential for society to function. Many people have been fortunate enough to find work they enjoy and that suits their abilities. However, some people have spent years, even their entire working lives, in the wrong role that does not allow them to develop or make full use of their talents. When this happens, the impact is not only personal, but society also loses new ideas, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, learning, new opportunities and growth.

Video by Richard J Murphy (embedded from YouTube)

This is a global problem, not just in the UK. Finding better ways to unlock people’s potential is rewarding for the individual and benefits society.

We have to think of solutions by asking:

What changes could we make to help people develop their talents while earning a living?

Can society better encourage work and creativity?

Can society create more opportunities for graduates and people changing direction later in life?