The same boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you're made of, not the circumstances meaning when different life events happen; you can only overcome them depending on your determination.

We may initially wonder who’s the potato and the egg? In this quote, potato and egg refer to individuals with similar conditions. Let take, for instance, as a chef, when you subject an egg to boil, normally it will take about 20-30minutes to achieve a well-boiled egg, while potatoes within 20-45 minutes. Recall that both items will be subjected to heat in order to boil. Therefore we can conclude that one will be ready before the other. Based on this scenario, so is life in reality. Everyone has different timing and factors. Having a great plan together does not mean we will succeed together. What might work for you does not mean it will work for another person too. When we look at the path or risk needed to be taken to overcome life situations, we will discover that everyone has a different approach. You may be a good planner, does not mean you are a good executor. Another thing that will determine your outcome in a situation is your courage and passion. It is effortless to say you will overcome a problem, yet you won’t simply because you lack passion and courage.