Paul Potts
By admin | April 25, 2008
Sometimes our circumstances in life can seem so overwhelming. Most targets of workplace bullying are kind, hard working people; not prone to stress, depression or a loss of hope. But eventually, under stress, any normal person will cave in or suffer.
Thankfully, we are all however more than our circumstances, and every once in a while, someone comes along to share their story, or their way, as a gift of hope to us. Each Friday, you can expect a post that will be “Our Gift of Hope” series – something that, after experiencing it, you will feel hopeful. With hope, we can do anything!
That is why I have chosen Paul Potts to be our very first inspirational video. Paul Potts was bullied throughout much of his life; but now he is living his dream. We believe that you can live your dream too. Watch Paul and be inspired – you deserve it!
Topics: Videos | 6 Comments »
April 28th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Hello
I came to the point that I feel guilty that I was ever born and feel guilty that I am not dead yesterday. That would solve one issue as there would be more room for everyone on the face of the world. I am not accepted by some whites because I am an immigrant, and I am not accepted by ‘visible minorities’ because I am white. The last job I held I was bullied for months’ day in and day out by two colleagues a black woman from Kenya and one Indian from West Indi until I had to quit my job, as I felt that I loose my mind. I was harassed before by whites and Chinese but not to this extent. Therefore, I don’t look for a job because I am afraid the death of ending the job as another bully is waiting for me in this multicultural system; one who will abuse me again and again and just end up in the same position as I am now. I am emotionally devastated; a wreck. There is no one to turn to as no one understands what I am going through. I didn’t even know what bullying means before. I heard it in the TV about school bulling but not at work place among adults. I had to walk in the Indian shoes to understand it myself after finding your site to recognize what are the S&S of bullying. However, recognizing it is not enough, because I don’t know what to do if it happens again besides leaving the workplace. This is my life story.
May 7th, 2008 at 9:59 am
It’s so so sad for me when I see people bullied. I was bullied as a child because I was different and am being a little bullied currently at work likely for the same reasons. I’m pretty good at protecting myself in various ways because I believe that no one should be treated less than respectfully and when I am treated that way I know regardless of what ‘i did’ to provoke the behaviour that they are in the wrong at the moment they are bullying me and I gain strength from that. In short I have a big personality. But I don’t have the sort of talent that Mr. Potts has. It kills me to think that someone who is so, so beautiful can be put down. I’m ecstatic to witness his success. I’m sure a lot of people are eating themselves alive with jealously right now and it’s nice to know that what he has and has achieved no one will be able to take from him and now it’s there for the whole world to see. It’s fantastic. I think he’s safe
May 7th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Dear Valerie,
I love the inpsirational video about Paul Potts. I got tears in my eyes as I watched what he achieved. I’ve been bullied at many jobs over my lifetime, and always struggled with confidence in myself, self-esteem, and belief in my own talents. The last experience left me ground down to nearly nothing. This video spoke to me powerfully about those issues, and inspired me to keep on developing my dreams.
May 30th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
To all the bullies who haven’t grown up yet…..Bullied us once shame on us, bullied us again and again, shame on you……..
No time in this world for the insecure people who express themselves through bullying…..
We must stand up for what we believe in and say no to bullying, zero tolerance for this crime against humanity…..Thanks You for letting me express my opinion…..Paul Potts you own who you are my friend, and you are a great man with unbelievable talent……God Bless and Good Luck!!!!!!!!!
June 1st, 2008 at 10:59 am
I want to thank the founders of this website. Having dealt with a vicious, manipultive and completely evil workplace bully personally, I have also witnessed the havoc and devastation that a person like this can have on the lives and careers of completly decent, caring and hardworking people. Recently, myself and several co-workers walked out on or were terminated without cause from life long careers, with outstanding performance because of a psycotic, lying manager. Although several of us brought our concerns forward to her supervisors, it was to no avail. We continue to reel from the finacial reprecussions of having lost jobs with several years invested, the cost of retraining, and in some cases, legal bills. This site is creating awareness among workers about support and methods on how to cope with bullys at work. We need to continue to fight for our rights for a non-toxic work environment – the more aware we are of this type of behaviour the more we can prevent it from happening. There is strength in numbers and we can fight this horrible – and increasing – workplace pollution. Thanks Valerie, for persisting and building this site, your thoughts, advice and solutions have kept me grounded during a very turbulent and emotional time.
June 6th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Yes thank you for this wonderful site. I did not know that being bullied is not my fault and that bullies exist because they are what they are, and not because of who I am and what I do. The bullying from my boss has taken its toll on my health and there have been several instances when I was ready to quit work, although I do stand up for myself when really pushed too hard. I may end up moving to another section to get away from this person.