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Step into your Greatness - Like Paul Potts from Britain's Got Talent

Have you seen this video of Paul Potts from Britain's Got Talent? Jolynne showed me this on you tube last night and I thought it was a powerful reminder that we all have greatness inside of us.

Paul is...or was...in sales, selling mobile phones. But he had this dream to sing opera. When he steps up to the mic and says he wants to sing opera, you will probably think to yourself "Oh, brother!"

This video actually brought the Hemet Home Loan Guy and his wife to tears. There's something powerful about it; Potts' humility, his dumpy oufit, his everyman job. His, um, stereotypically British dental problems. ;)

Watch the audience reaction to this. Watch the judges, even the perennially jaded Simon Cowell.

We all have an audience. Our family is in the audience. So are our friends. Our coworkers, neighbors and even strangers are in our audience. God is in the audience, too.

We also have things that hold us back. For Paul, it was a lack of confidence.

The awesome thing about stepping outside of your comfort zone is that you step into your greatness.

Do the audience a favor. You know that idea that excites and scares you? It's okay to be afraid to do it. But DO IT ANYWAYS.

Step into your greatness!

Joey Aszterbaum is the Hemet Home Loan Guy and a member of the Active Rain social network since 11/06. For a free Realtor sales training audio, click this link: www.RealAgentHelp.com.

Posted by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum on 09/22/2007 11:33 AM

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23 Comments on Step into your Greatness - Like Paul Potts from Britain's Got Talent

That was great!!! WOW!!! What a surprise. Thanks for sharing this.

09/22/2007 11:47 AM

by Barbara Martino-Sliva, Vero Beach Real Estate, Homes for Sale (Thorpe/Sotheby's International Real Estate)

Joey - A friend of mine sent this to me a few weeks ago - I LOVE this clip! Thanks for sharing it here.

09/22/2007 12:12 PM

by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

Joey - I actually watched it again, and it also brought me to tears. I don't know if you know this or not, but Paul Potts won the entire contest this past season!

09/22/2007 12:17 PM

by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

Wow,

that was amazing almost enough to get me to listen to opera.His voice is blessed

09/22/2007 12:36 PM

by Hugh Krone Sussex County NJ Century 21 Realtor (Century21BillSemmens)

I saw that show and it brought me to tears. Few things do but his voice is truly a gift from God. I wish him the best always.

09/22/2007 12:40 PM

by Bradenton Real Estate - Linda Reynolds

JOEY: Step Into Greatness should be the name of the company that you create as you tour the country coaching. It's got a nice ring to it. Thanks for the inspiration.

09/22/2007 12:46 PM

by Adam Waldman - Long Island REALTOR® (RE/MAX Best)

Hey Everyone: Thanks for the responses. I have a busy day, but I'll be back to respond. Thanks for reading!

09/22/2007 01:08 PM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

WOW Joey!!! Thanks for sharing! When he said Opera you are right I said "yuck" but that was incredible. Just shows we also need to watch our preconceived notions. You never know when a lump of coal may be a diamond in disguise.

09/22/2007 03:23 PM

by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)

I loved this video. It gives me goosebumps watching the reactions. Thanks for sharing it!

09/22/2007 07:09 PM

by Linda Davis (RE/MAX Realty Group)

This made me cry. It has me in it.... my past, the way i was looked at,,... and now just look at how GOD has me looking. I can sure identify. The words you wrote with it set the stage too.... thanks.... so glad i found this post. Blessings to you

09/22/2007 07:58 PM

by Rice Property Management & Realty, LLC

Okay I cried too; this guy definitely has the gift!

09/22/2007 08:38 PM

by Carole Cohen Realtor®, ePRO (Howard Hanna Cleveland City Office)

Barbara: He pretty much surprised everyone. Thank you for visiting. Come back soon!

Jason: I just watched it again with my friend Ben and both of us choked up. We also youtubed the episode where he won. What a humble guy. I hope he can keep that humility as he gains confidence and notoriety.

Hugh: So true. This guy reminds me of that verse "We have this treasure in jars of clay." If the apostle Paul were here today, he might use this instead: "You know how Paul Potts won Britain's got talent? Well, the faith is like that..."

09/22/2007 11:01 PM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

Linda: Yup. When someone steps into their greatness it has a powerful emotional whallop. That might be the first time I've ever used the word Whallop.

Adam: I'm ready to come to New York to speak to your office or group...just fly me out!

Marchel: So, are you going to start going to the opera, now?

09/22/2007 11:06 PM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

I would like a Whallop with cheese please.

09/22/2007 11:07 PM

by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

Linda: Thank you so much for visiting my blog. You are a quality person who steps into greatness on a regular basis. Take care!

Diane: There are so many negative messages that it's important to remember your greatness and how far you've come. You are a princess in the kingdom of God and deserve to feel good about that! Thank you for your visit!

Carole: You softy...join the club! Powerful, eh?

09/22/2007 11:20 PM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

Jason: Do you want the meal, or just the Whallop?

09/22/2007 11:36 PM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

I've seen this one before and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes and goosebumps on the arms! I showed my kids and even they loved him. Important lessons for all to learn from this. Never, ever judge anyone based on our own preconceived notions, for they are usually wrong.

09/23/2007 02:17 AM

by Albuquerque Real Estate | Ashley Drake Gephart (Keller Williams Realty)

Hi Joey! I did see this......I was BLOWN AWAY. Amazing. I love this video.....very inspiring. :)

09/23/2007 10:24 AM

by Pamela Williamson St.Louis, Missouri Real Estate (Nolting Real Estate and Development)

Ahley: I keep sharing it with other people, too. His story touches the heart.

Pamela: Thanks again for visiting, Pam. Where did you first see this? You tube? Or do they air it in the states, too? My family doesn't have television.

09/24/2007 09:38 AM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

Hi Joey! I saw it on youtube. We have a tv, but we don't watch it unless Heroes or Lost is on. :)

09/25/2007 05:11 PM

by Pamela Williamson St.Louis, Missouri Real Estate (Nolting Real Estate and Development)

Pamela: I haven't seen Heroes or Lost. I guess I'm kinda lost, myself.

09/25/2007 05:15 PM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

Joey: All I could say is that there's nothing I watch on YouTube twice..... but I replayed it again because I couldnt get enough of it...

I absolutely love the humility of Paul Potts. He is such a simple guy - it seems.... yet powerful in his God-given talents...... I've never enjoyed Opera until I heard his voice. But most of all, because of what humble beginnings he has had. I have just asked my husband to buy me his CD - to support him.

You are right. All of us have our own audiences.

09/26/2007 08:27 AM

by Loreena Yeo - Realtor(R)/Broker proudly serving Frisco TX Real Estate (3:16 team REALTY)

Loreena: Well said. You speak for many, and I guess that's why he won. Give me a review of the album once you get it, okay? Thanks for stopping by.

09/26/2007 09:44 AM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

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