92% of people believe
they’re capable of more.
What 200+ people told us about how much of their potential they are actually using.
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Four numbers that sum it up
Across 200+ respondents, a clear and consistent signal emerged.
Desire isn’t the problem. Action is.
People know what they want and where they fall short. What stops them is internal — hesitation, comfort, and self-doubt.
38%
33%
23%
7%
26%
55%
17%
2%
Rank doesn’t make it easier
More than 100 respondents were Managers, Senior Leaders, or Executives. They feel it even more sharply, yet hesitate just like everyone else.
67%
58%
73%
83%
80%
90%
What “more” looks like to them
We asked what would change if people reached their potential. The dream is rarely just money — it’s purpose, peace, and presence.
The potential is real, and it’s reachable.
92% of people feel they’re capable of more, yet most delay action and second-guess themselves daily. The barrier isn’t ability or ambition — it’s self-doubt, comfort, and the absence of intentional action. Every one of those is something you can change.
It’s time to become capable of more.
About the research
Chris Sund runs healthcare staffing companies for a living and studies untapped potential because he has watched capable people stall out in front of him. He is President and COO of Uniti Med, GQR Healthcare, and Nebula, and helped grow a company 12x in revenue in two years to a number three ranking on the Inc. 5000 Midwest list.
He is the bestselling author of You Are Capable of More. This survey reached more than 200 working adults, including more than 100 managers, senior leaders, and executives. The findings are free to cite with attribution.
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