615: Isaac Lidsky | Eyes Wide Open

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🗓️ 9 May 2017

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Isaac Lidsky (@isaaclidsky) is the only blind person to serve as a law clerk for the U.S. Supreme Court. He's also an entrepreneur, he was once a child actor on a popular '90s sitcom, and now he's the bestselling author of Eyes Wide Open: Overcoming Obstacles and Recognizing Opportunities in a World That Can't See Clearly. "The world's going to change a million times between A and Z. You will, as well." -Isaac Lidsky The Cheat Sheet: Understand why Isaac Lidsky considers going blind in his twenties a "blessing." Learn how Isaac's personal vision grew sharper even as his eyesight faded. Discover how our brains construct reality based on our own mental models -- some of which we can control. Explore how to reframe luck and events that seem negative to work to our advantage. Sign up for Isaac's free bonus workbook to transfer the content of this show into actionable insights for making progress toward your own goals every week. And so much more... A gift from the heart is always worth giving -- like farm-to-table and artisan florist bouquets from bouqs.com. Art of Charm listeners enter promo code CHARM to get 20% off! Whether you're a lady or a gent, you don't need to know what MicroModal fabric is to enjoy the comfort of MeUndies; you just need to wear them -- support this show (and yourself) with MeUndies here for 20% off! Want to wash two loads and dry two loads of laundry at the same time? The new Wi-Fi enabled Samsung FlexWash and FlexDry washer and dryer pair can do it -- and you can get it now at The Home Depot! If you're a business owner, did you know your payments solution can be an engine for growth? Rethink payments with Braintree. Find out more at braintreepayments.com/forbes! Does your business have an Internet presence? Now save a whopping 50% on new webhosting packages here with HostGator by using coupon code CHARM! Free yourself from typing notes, reports, and documents by going with the transcriptionists we trust here at AoC: TranscriptionOutsourcing.net -- 99% or higher accuracy guaranteed! Find out more about the team who makes The Art of Charm podcast here! Show notes at https://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/isaac-lidsky-eyes-wide-open-episode-615/ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!

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0:00.0	But you know whether we like it or not or whether we believe it or not, you know whether we want to admit it or not.
0:05.5	In every moment we are choosing who we are and how we want to live our life.
0:15.8	Welcome to the yard of charm. I'm Jordan Harbinger. Today we're talking to my friend Isaac Lidsky, author of Eyes Wide Open.
0:22.1	He is the only blind person to serve as a lock clerk for the United States Supreme Court.
0:26.9	He was a child actor unsafe by the bell and now he's the CEO of one of Florida's largest contractors, which is amazing.
0:33.6	But more apropos this show he is as I mentioned before blind.
0:37.1	We're going to discuss how going blind in his 20s was one of the best things to ever happen to him and how his personal vision grew sharper even as his eyesight faded.
0:45.4	We'll discover how our brains construct our reality based on our own mental models, some of which we can control.
0:51.4	And we'll explore how to reframe events and luck that seem negative to work to our advantage.
0:57.2	And if you're new to the show, we'd love to send you some top episodes and the AOC toolbox.
1:02.0	That's where we study the science of people and discuss concepts like reading body language, nonverbal communication, the science of attraction, negotiation techniques, social engineering, networking and influence strategies, persuasion tactics, and everything else that we teach here at the art of charm.
1:17.5	Check that out at the art of charm dot com slash toolbox and you can also find it in our iPhone app, which you can find at the art of charm dot com slash iPhone.
1:26.1	Also at the art of charm dot com, you can find the full show notes for this and all previous episodes of the show.
1:31.7	Whether it's your first or 500th episode of AOC, we're always glad to have you here with us.
1:36.4	Oh, almost forgot to mention for this week's interview, you can download a free bonus workbook at the art of charm dot com slash eyes.
1:44.6	That's the art of charm dot com slash eyes.
1:47.3	It translates the material from this show into actionable insights.
1:50.8	And in my opinion, it's a great way to make progress towards your goals every week.
1:54.8	That's the art of charm dot com slash eyes.
1:57.8	Now let's hear from Isaac Litzky.
2:02.0	You're no stranger to show business either at being on saved by the bill.
2:06.8	It's funny.
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