How many so called "lefty's" do you know? It's amazing when you think about it, just how few of us are left handed. I spent my entire life trying to fit into a right handed world. There are a lot of things that right handed people take for granted that those of us "lefty's" have to live with or accept on a regular basis.

It often feels that the left handed people get neglected by many of the major manufacturers. I play the guitar, and let me tell you, it's not easy finding a good guitar that fits my style, expectations, and price range. On average things for left handed people are limited at best and almost always more expensive. Just walk into a music shop and check out what they have in stock for left handed people. It is almost pitiful!

It doesn't end with guitars either. Power tools offer up the even more complications. The major difference with power tools is in the wrong hands (pun intended) they can be quite dangerous. When I operate a chainsaw or a circular saw I am forced to hold it with a right handed grip. Yes, over time this does become more comfortable but it almost never becomes natural. I've spent a lot of years working with power tools (many of them designed for the right handed) and can say that anytime you use a tool improperly, including in with the wrong grip you are asking for trouble down the road.

It's not all bad though. If you believe statistics left handed people are more intelligent and creative per person. We only make up about 10 percent of the population, in a fight this gives us a clear advantage. Many time our poor unsuspecting opponent is expecting a right when suddenly the get hit with a left. Being left handed many of us are used to having a right handed opponent.

Many famous and talented people were known for being left handed. Jimi Hendix, often described as the greatest electric guitarist to have ever lived was left handed. Leonardo da Vinci and Ludwig van Beethoven were two very talented "lefty's". We also can't forget the fact that Albert Einstein, Ben Franklin, and Isaac Newton were among us as well. To tell you the truth the list can go on and on quite easily.

It's tough at times being left handed in a world where everything seems to be made for right handed people, but I for one wouldn't give it up for a second. There's something mysterious about left handed people. It most certainly has an effect on the way the brain works. Actually, it's probably the other way around. Nevertheless, there is no question in my mind that left handedness is benefit and not a disadvantage as others may believe. It is undeniable that many of the greatest people to have ever lived were left handed. If you're left handed be proud and embrace it. It will lead you to your own greatness.

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