perception vs reality

reality is a concept where people think (using mind and senses) that something is perceived real. Thus, there was "it" and "reality" of it depends on what people perception of "it". The condition varies from one case to another: it may be real (perception = reality), maybe not real (perception is not the same with reality), or it even can not be defined at all.
where am I? hhmm...
Perception: I am potential, people tend to perceive that I got something special. Maybe it's first impression, maybe it's wild guess.
Reality: how come I never make something big?
there must be something missing.
solely depending on perception i should have made fortunes and miracles.
where is that damn white towel...?