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Blind but Unstoppable with Curtis Jackson

Published: Dec. 1, 2021, 5 a.m.

Season 2 Episode #16 - Blind but Unstoppable with Curtis Jackson

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In this podcast, Anna is with Curtis Jackson, who has been blind since birth due to Congenital Glaucoma but it did not stop him from living the life he wants. He\\u2019s done things in his life, saved for his own home, and also worked full-time to provide for his family. He graduated from the Academy of Radio and TV Broadcasting in California. He\'s also an internet radio DJ on Blind Cafe radio, podcaster, podcast editor.\\xa0

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Growing up, he got a lot of challenges and experiences from being blind. He started getting into public schools, he has to learn braille at a young age to be able to read and write. With the support of his family, he was able to grab every opportunity that a normal kid can do, he even learned how to play basketball and ride a bike.\\xa0

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As Technology evolves, it becomes a big help to bear these challenges. He inspires people by sharing his thoughts in his podcast.

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Let\\u2019s know more about Curtis by listening to this podcast.

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They also talked about:

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02:00\\xa0 Getting to know Curtis

04:15\\xa0 The challenges he got when growing up

05:26\\xa0 How Technology changes help him\\xa0

06:44\\xa0 Advice he can give to those who are facing challenges

08:29\\xa0 How his podcast started

10:03\\xa0 What is he working on right now

12:03\\xa0 In the three pillars, what can he relate to his journey

13:31\\xa0 What freedom meant to him

Curtis also taught us that despite being visually impaired, you need to do what you like to do and live a happy and fulfilled life.

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Quotes:

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\\u201cDon\\u2019t give up, the role might be tough and you might have to figure out alternative ways to do things but don\\u2019t give up because someday you really wanna do, you will find ways to do it and I know things are tough but when the going gets tough, the tough gets going.\\u201d

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\\u201cJesus Christ keeps me going!\\u201d

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\\u201cIf you have a down day, you look for maybe someone to tell a joke, or something that you read, or something a code or maybe a bible verse or something that will give you that pickup that would turn your bad day into a good day.\\u201d

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\\u201cWhenever you need a break, just take a break. It\\u2019s good to work hard and do what you need to do but you also have to do what you need to do for yourself.\\u201d

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\\u201cBeing able to take a shot at your dream. You might not be the richest person in the world, you might not have it all but as long as you\'re happy and you\\u2019re doing whatever you can to fulfill your dreams, success and freedom is going to look different...\\u201d