165. Seeing Life Differently: 10 Lessons from Losing My Sight (Part 1)

As I reflect on this time of year, I’m reminded of a turning point that changed my life forever—losing sight in my left eye 20 years ago. That experience taught me lessons I never expected, showing me that sometimes the hardest things really do happen for you, not to you.

In this personal two-part series, I’ll share 10 powerful lessons that reshaped my life, mindset, and approach to business. These insights go beyond resilience and reveal how a new perspective can transform any challenge into a stepping stone. Whether you’re facing your own obstacles or just looking to shift your outlook, I hope these takeaways help you see (pun intended) things a little differently.

Stay tuned for Part 2…

Episode Highlights:

3:20 - The backstory on how I lost sight in my left eye.

6:40 - A different perspective on your health.

13:00 - No one else is going to advocate for you in your health or career like you can.

22:55 - Learning to not let judgments of others or yourself impact your future actions.

29:59 - Choosing to have a victor's mindset vs. a victim’s mindset.

34:30 - How you can do so much more with less through gratitude. 

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