<b>It it hadn't been for my boss, my skill would have ..................(</b>may be breaked/stopped)<br/><br/>Please correct this sentence. If possible, give me new fine words to place after "my skill would have ......................"<br/><br/>I think the sentence means : <b>"If my boss hadn't motivated me, I might remain dormant and my skill hadn't been shown to others".</b>