The Jordan Harbinger Show

333: Isaac Lidsky | Eyes Wide Open

Apr 1, 2020

Isaac Lidsky, the first blind law clerk for the U.S. Supreme Court and bestselling author, shares his transformative journey. He reflects on how losing his sight became a blessing, sharpening his personal vision. Lidsky discusses how our brains construct reality and the importance of reframing negative experiences. He emphasizes accountability and the need to overcome limiting beliefs to embrace personal growth. With anecdotes from his life, he inspires listeners to navigate challenges with resilience and embrace life’s lessons.

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Isaac Lidsky

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

From Stardom to Shadow

4min

Navigating Law and Loss: A Blind Perspective

9min

The Perception of Reality: A Lesson from Anthropology

3min

Perception and Reality: The Mind's Construct

13min

Embracing Accountability and Overcoming Limitations

2min

Confronting Fear and Embracing Change

12min

Embracing Life Lessons Through Adversity

3min

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.

What We Discuss with Isaac Lidsky:

Why Isaac Lidsky considers going blind in his twenties a "blessing."
How Isaac's personal vision grew sharper even as his eyesight faded.
How our brains construct reality based on our own mental models -- some of which we can control.
How to reframe seemingly negative luck and events to work to your advantage.
And much more...

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