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Patrick Henry Hughes is an inspiration.  A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to be at a
conference where Hughes was a speaker.  I was able to hear him speak and perform on the piano.  There are a number of success principles that we can learn from the example of Patrick Henry Hughes.

1. Everyone is Born With Special Skills –

While Patrick Henry was born blind and crippled, he was gifted in the area of music.  While his conditions eliminated a number of life possibilities, he was gifted with other skills that he could use.  You too are born with special skills.  Have you discovered yours yet?  If so, then focus in on that area.  If not, then try new things to determine your skills.  I’m not talking about just survival skills, but skills that have the potential to be world changing. You will have to work to grow those skills, but they are inside of you.

2. You too are More Than Meets the Eye –

Most people looking at Hughes from the outside, and particularly as a child, that he was not going to amount to much.  Of course Patrick Henry proved them wrong.  You too are gifted more than others can see.  Unfortunately, people often don’t see their own potential for success. You are more than meets the eye – even more than how you see yourself in the mirror.

3. Focus on What You Can Do, Not on What You Cannot –

Patrick Henry clearly exhibits this characteristic choosing to focus not on disabilities, but on abilities.  It is very easy for us to focus in on our weaknesses, or on things that are inhibiting us.  Instead we need to focus on our strengths; focus in on the things you can do right now to move you towards success.

4. Everyone Needs a Partner –

In some form or another everyone needs a partner to achieve success.  There is no such thing as a self-made success, everyone has help. The need for a partner is very clear in Patrick Henry Hughes storey.  His father, Patrick John Hughes, is that partner.  The sacrifices that Patrick John makes for his son are evident.  While our needs might not be as obvious, we need a partner who will push us towards our goals, be there for us in the hard times, help us keep in step, and even carry us sometime.  Most importantly we need someone who will believe in us.  If you don’t have this kind of a person in your life, focus in on finding someone.  This type of person can come in surprising places, but is absolutely necessary for you to succeed.

5. Imagine Your True Potential –

Everyone has a life filled with possibilities.  The opportunities around you are endless.  You have the abilities within you to achieve greatness.  You need to take the time to visualize yourself achieving your goals and living out your life to the fullest.  Take the time to get a clear picture of what success means to you, and go out and get it.

Hopefully you have been encouraged and challenged by the example of Patrick Henry Hughes.  Grab a hold of that inspiration, and do something today to move you towards your goals.  Be sure to check out Patrick Henry’s new book.

Written by:

Danny Gamache – The Success Professor
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