Retired professional football player Bruce Beaton spoke to an audience of young athletes at James M. Hill high School on Wednesday Nov. 26th on what it takes to be successful. His audience comprised of students from the host school and neighbouring Dr. Losier Middle School, paid close attention as the native of Port Hood, Nova Scotia, spoke about the need for dedication and practice in whatever endeavor a person decides they want success. He spoke specifically of motor pathways between the brain and muscle being developed by daily practice and how the brain mentally rehearses the motions as one sleeps. He also talked in terms of dedication and commitment and referred to fields other than sport. Mr. Beaton was a member of the Canadian Football Team Edmonton Eskimos when they won Grey Cups in 2003 and 2005 and spoke from personal experience. His visit to Miramichi was sponsored in part by the Northumberland County Sports Network. He was also the guest speaker for a fund raising dinner held that evening by North and South Esk Regional High School.