It never fails. Every four years, I hear tons of people telling the masses to get out there and vote.

"If you don't vote, you can't complain," we say. "This is your big chance to make a difference," we say. "Let's band together and stop {insert the name of your favorite political villain here} from taking over the country," we say.

I get it.

If you're one of those people, there's no need to defend yourself. I understand the passion, the concern, and the fears that accompany presidential elections. I'm not here to mock you. I'm not here to make you feel guilty. I'm simply here to invite and challenge my fellow human beings to entertain a broader conception of power. Here are the questions I'd like to add to the discussion:

What if we encouraged people in daily life to make sure they show up and vote for their own potential with the same sense of urgency we exercise towards begging them to vote on election day?