—连素以盛产名马的燕赵一带—- I’m not quite sure what this part means, is

燕赵 beautiful women or two of the warring states??

I just learned of this story and I think it’s awesome. Sometimes all we need is for someone to see our potential and help bring it out of us, and we can accomplish great things.

Look around you for the potential, not what’s lacking. Listen to others. Listen to your heart.