A moment of courage that changes life

Paul Potts in "Britain's Got Talent"

I believe that this story has been told over and over again in so many other forms and in as many ways, but still, it is worth re-telling how a little courage goes a long way that could change someone’s life. I’ll let the video do the talking, since it’s locked (cannot embed), you’ll have to click the link to watch the video.

You Tube: Paul Potts in “Britain’s Got Talent” audition

You wouldn’t have guessed that Paul was actually a mobilephone salesperson (okok… front line managerial level) before the audition. I could hardly believe that myself too.I am truly touched by his talent. Simply amazing. Even Simon was stunned the moment Paul opened his mouth and sung.

Before this, he has been pretty much surpressing his talent because he lacks the confidence to pursuit his passion. He was later encouraged by his wife and given a much needed push to enter the show. His wife actually filled in the entry form and sent it before telling him, and the most amazing part is… his decision of whether he wanted to go to the show was decided with a coin toss. It appears that it is time for him to fulfill is destiny, and he did it, flawlessly.

The story of Paul Potts is simple but inspiring. One needs to have some faith in yourself and have a little more courage to pursuit your dreams.

Today, Paul Potts has already sold more than 3 million copies of his opera CDs. This is Mr. Potts, after he wins Britain’s Got Talent:

Paul Potts after Britain's Got Talent

Now a professional Tenor. Go Paul!

His first album: One Chance

Now at least double platinum status in most countries.

Makes you wonder, if you also summoned up some courage to pursuit your dreams, could you be the next Paul Potts? Though not in opera (I can’t sing, lousy voice), I hope that I can one day do something great for once in my life. The only problem is, what could that be? Hmm…