Ep.56 I Jeremy Poincenot I Deciding to be a Blind Golfer: On Par with Resilience and Focus
You’re allowed to visit the “poor me” house, but you’re not allowed to move in. This requires a conscious decision to overcome and move forward.
Jeremy Poincenot, professional blind golfer, joins the show to share his experience of grief from losing his sight, his decision to become a professional blind golfer, and the challenges (and benefits!) that come along with golfing without sight.
KEY TOPICS
- The grief process
- Limiting environmental distractions
- Risk assessment
- Adaptation to change
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The food Jeremy had at the blindfolded dinner, by Chef Jon Bonnell: https://bonnellstexas.com/about/the-chef/
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At 19, Jeremy was your typical San Diego State University Sophomore. He had friends, sports, fraternity and most importantly, perfect 20/20 vision. Then it happened, no warning, no time to prepare. His life began to blur. Over the next few months, he lost central vision in his right eye, followed closely by his left. The diagnosis: a rare genetic disorder called Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a disease that affects a mere 100 people in the U.S. each year with no treatment or cure in sight. At first, he thought losing his sight meant forfeiting his life. But he soon learned that with every challenge comes an opportunity for growth.
With hard work, dedication, and his dad as his guide, a year after losing his sight he was able to compete in and win the 2010 World Blind Golf Championship in England. He’s since won 2 more World & 8 National Blind Golf Championships.
He continually strives to raise awareness of LHON, and along with the help of his friends, has created the C.U.R.E. Ride (Cycling Under Reduced Eyesight), an annual fundraising bike ride that’s raised over $350,000 for LHON research. His goal is to raise a million.
Now, he focuses his attention on inspiring people all over the world, sharing his story and encouraging others to gain perspective in their lives as an inspirational speaker, workshop facilitator, and performance coach. He has had the privilege of being featured on ABC's 20/20, CNN.com, MTV's True Life and ESPN.com and has spoken for many prestigious companies including Wells Fargo, Aflac, Honda, Kaiser Permanente, John Hancock and many more. In each presentation, the message is that life is about making choices and if you choose to...
Jeremy Poincenot, professional blind golfer, joins the show to share his experience of grief from losing his sight, his decision to become a professional blind golfer, and the challenges (and benefits!) that come along with golfing without sight.
KEY TOPICS
- The grief process
- Limiting environmental distractions
- Risk assessment
- Adaptation to change
Don't have time for the full episode?
Check out the 15-minute highlight episode by using this direct download link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/51402290/download.mp3
CONNECT WITH US
Decidedlypodcast.com
Instagram: @decidedlypodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcast
Shawn’s Instagram: @shawn_d_smith
Sanger’s Instagram: @sangersmith
MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?
At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.
LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decidedlywealth/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecidedlyWealth/
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR
Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The food Jeremy had at the blindfolded dinner, by Chef Jon Bonnell: https://bonnellstexas.com/about/the-chef/
CONNECT WITH JEREMY POINCENOT
Instagram: @jeremypoincenot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeremyPoincenot
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypoincenot/
Website: jeremypoincenot.com
jeremy@jeremypoincenot.com
Text SEE to 55444 to join Jeremy’s newsletter!
At 19, Jeremy was your typical San Diego State University Sophomore. He had friends, sports, fraternity and most importantly, perfect 20/20 vision. Then it happened, no warning, no time to prepare. His life began to blur. Over the next few months, he lost central vision in his right eye, followed closely by his left. The diagnosis: a rare genetic disorder called Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a disease that affects a mere 100 people in the U.S. each year with no treatment or cure in sight. At first, he thought losing his sight meant forfeiting his life. But he soon learned that with every challenge comes an opportunity for growth.
With hard work, dedication, and his dad as his guide, a year after losing his sight he was able to compete in and win the 2010 World Blind Golf Championship in England. He’s since won 2 more World & 8 National Blind Golf Championships.
He continually strives to raise awareness of LHON, and along with the help of his friends, has created the C.U.R.E. Ride (Cycling Under Reduced Eyesight), an annual fundraising bike ride that’s raised over $350,000 for LHON research. His goal is to raise a million.
Now, he focuses his attention on inspiring people all over the world, sharing his story and encouraging others to gain perspective in their lives as an inspirational speaker, workshop facilitator, and performance coach. He has had the privilege of being featured on ABC's 20/20, CNN.com, MTV's True Life and ESPN.com and has spoken for many prestigious companies including Wells Fargo, Aflac, Honda, Kaiser Permanente, John Hancock and many more. In each presentation, the message is that life is about making choices and if you choose to...
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