Blind Focus: Using My Retinitis Pigmentosa To Inspire Others

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  • čas přidán 29. 07. 2024
  • Blind Focus: Using My Retinitis Pigmentosa To Inspire Others
    Welcome to a very special video on "Blind Focus." You may have seen various videos on our channel about meditation, resilience, and navigating life's challenges with a positive mindset. But today, I want to take a moment to introduce myself - I'm Rob, the voice and vision behind Blind Focus, and this is my story.
    Living with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) has been my reality for as long as I can remember. It's a journey that's had its share of darkness and light, but one thing it's consistently been is inspirational. RP has not only shaped my view of the world but also my mission in life - to help others see beyond their challenges, whatever they may be.
    🌟 In This Video, You'll Learn:
    Who I Am: An introduction to me, Rob, and my life with RP.
    Why Blind Focus: The story behind starting this CZcams channel and what "Blind Focus" means to me.
    My Vision: What I hope to share and achieve through my videos, including insights into meditation, building resilience, and fostering a supportive community.
    This video marks the beginning of a deeper exploration into not just living with blindness but thriving in spite of it.
    Through "Blind Focus," I aim to share the lessons I've learned, the strategies that have helped me grow, and the stories that inspire us all to move forward with courage and optimism.
    Whether you're here because you're facing a similar journey with RP, interested in personal growth, or simply looking for a dose of inspiration, I'm glad you're here. This is more than just my story; it's a space for all of us to learn, share, and grow together.
    #Introduction #RetinitisPigmentosa #BlindFocus #Meditation #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration
    Thank you for taking the time to get to know me a little better. Stay tuned for more videos where we'll dive deeper into the practices and perspectives that have shaped my journey. Together, let's discover how focus, resilience, and community can transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
    Filmed on location in Norwich, UK by ‪@kjgmedia1‬ . All rights reserved.
    Special thanks to Richard Evans for his guidance as always: www.precisiondigital.online
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Komentáře • 90

  • @InspirationalInsights90
    @InspirationalInsights90 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You are hope for others Rob! 🙏

  • @JoanneWong-qn7rd
    @JoanneWong-qn7rd Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Rob for sharing your story. I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa on 03/21/24. Listening to your story has inspired me and gives me hope that I am not in this journey alone. I look forward to sharing my story and helping others someday.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 3 měsíci

      Oh wow, really recent. I hope my videos help and please reach out if you need to. R

  • @user-cf4no6iv8k
    @user-cf4no6iv8k Před 5 měsíci

    "Your journey of 'Blind Focus' is incredibly inspiring. It takes great strength to channel the challenges of retinitis pigmentosa into a source of inspiration for others. Your resilience is truly commendable, and I'm eager to learn more about your story and the positive impact it can have on others facing similar challenges."🙏🙏🙏💪💪

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you John I really appreciate that! ❤️

  • @jamesdavis314
    @jamesdavis314 Před 4 měsíci

    You are a legend Rob & great inspiration for others!

  • @calumarbuthnott7624
    @calumarbuthnott7624 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hey Rob, appreciate your bravery and honesty. I also have RP and also registered blind. All the best with your sporting journey (just getting into an inclusive athletics club myself). Looking forward to more videos!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      That’s fantastic my friend!! Thank you for your comment and good luck with your athletic pursuits also.

  • @user-hq3sl8ij7y
    @user-hq3sl8ij7y Před 5 měsíci

    Love this… it’s never easy talking about ourselves and exposing our vulnerability. You’re such an inspiration and your motivation is infectious and remember its ability and not disability that matters. Proud to have you as my coach and friend.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Awww thank you Hayley. That means a lot ❤️

  • @rossgooding2040
    @rossgooding2040 Před 5 měsíci

    Keep being you Rob! The video is Great.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you my friend! Hope you’re doing well?

  • @JoslynSky
    @JoslynSky Před 5 měsíci +1

    Amazing !!!!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! Cannot wait to collaborate in the future #retinitispigmentosa

  • @africahistoryhub
    @africahistoryhub Před 5 měsíci

    Great and inspiring video..❤❤

  • @PlanetUntamed
    @PlanetUntamed Před 5 měsíci

    This was truly fantastic Rob, you are such an inspiration. I'm proud of you!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you my friend!! Hope you’re doing well?

  • @user-to6qp7km5k
    @user-to6qp7km5k Před 5 měsíci +1

    Its not easy to open up about your disability so thank you for sharing this Video. You are an inspiration to others who I hope will reach out to you. Thank you x

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      What a beautiful comment, thank you! ❤️

  • @Dougsegal
    @Dougsegal Před 5 měsíci

    I’m really glad to see you in front of the camera.
    Your vulnerability and charisma shines through this.
    Great work.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for your unwavering support my friend! ❤️

  • @sawerabatool6619
    @sawerabatool6619 Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic video. I like it.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      I really appreciate your support! ❤️

  • @khaversiddiqi1136
    @khaversiddiqi1136 Před 5 měsíci

    You look great my friend. Really proud of you.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you my friend! Hope you’re well?

  • @Tazimful
    @Tazimful Před 5 měsíci

    Narrating style is awesome as according to scene and subject. It is a bold step and all of us should appreciate the efforts. Really appreciate you.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      What an AMAZING comment my friend. Thank you my friend ❤️

  • @shelleyhughes3574
    @shelleyhughes3574 Před 5 měsíci

    You are the bravest most amazing human I have ever known, thank you for sharing this 💚

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for your unwavering support and beautiful comment. Appreciate you ❤️

  • @user-dr8jk8xs8t
    @user-dr8jk8xs8t Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow what a video, you are an inspiration to us all, pity the world isn’t full if people like you

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Awww thank you! Hopefully we can change a few of those along the way!!

    • @shelleyhughes3574
      @shelleyhughes3574 Před 5 měsíci

      I totally agree we need more like you Rob ❤

  • @jotilpip
    @jotilpip Před 5 měsíci

    You are amazing !! Love this CZcams video and you 👏👏👏

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci +1

      That is so nice of you to say! Thank you ❤️

  • @hellieb1277
    @hellieb1277 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Fantastic video Rob. True inspiration. I haven’t seen you for a while as no longer running but I wouldn’t have got through London without your support and expertise and I sincerely thank you for that. All the best with your channel and I look forward to seeing more.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci +1

      So good to hear from you and mega to know you’re watching!! Hope you are well?

    • @hellieb1277
      @hellieb1277 Před 5 měsíci

      @@BlindFocusRS all good here thanks Rob. Take care both of you

  • @juliechapman789
    @juliechapman789 Před 5 měsíci

    You are a legend. This touched my heart. So genuine and sincere. You are amazing and such an inspiration ❤

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      That’s so kind JC thank you! Appreciate your support ❤️

  • @user-ti6oc1ii1w
    @user-ti6oc1ii1w Před 5 měsíci +1

    Rob, this was so brave of you and I hope more folk will join you on your amazing journey. You are an inspiration to everyone.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Legend. What a lovely comment and I thank you for all your amazing support ❤️

  • @colingordon5798
    @colingordon5798 Před 5 měsíci

    Amazing hearing your story!

  • @user-fh8jv9vf3x
    @user-fh8jv9vf3x Před 5 měsíci +3

    The moment the guy helped you across the road 🥹🥹🥹

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Just restores some faith in the kindness of society. Complete stranger by the way.

  • @karolynakosecka9511
    @karolynakosecka9511 Před 5 měsíci

    Rob is amazing , he is so beautiful inside and outside (forgive me saying that- also beautiful wife Loren).
    What a great motivational and inspiring video and thank you thank you for sharing and being so open and honest about life which is not always an easy journey.
    You are an absolute star ! 🎉🎉
    Keep going mate ! ✌️

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you Karolyna! I appreciate your really kind words and your support ❤️

  • @chrisgladwell9782
    @chrisgladwell9782 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video rob, really looking forward to all your videos!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks Chris keep up your awesome support my friend!!

  • @richmills3011
    @richmills3011 Před 4 měsíci

    Legend

  • @lucyl5507
    @lucyl5507 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You're a legend, Rob and I absolutely love this. You're one of the bravest, selfless, most beautiful humans on this planet!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Awwwww Lucy! That means so much coming from you. Thank you so much for your comment ❤️

    • @rjetravel5483
      @rjetravel5483 Před 5 měsíci

      By far my fav video yet mate, feel like I've got to know you better, can't wait to watch more stuff like this, really Inspiring x

  • @webdesignme
    @webdesignme Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for your huge courage and huge heart Rob! I can't wait to see all that's to come and look forward to getting to know you more. I'm at the point now where I need all the hope and inspiration I can get and I'm trying to offer that to others too. We've got this!! :)

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Damn straight we have!! Keep fighting, keep smiling and I’m so glad you’re here! Thanks for your kind words ❤️

  • @michellestewart6901
    @michellestewart6901 Před 5 měsíci

    You're an inspiration to us all xxx

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Awww thank you Michelle. That is really lovely ❤️

  • @user-xe1sq4vb9c
    @user-xe1sq4vb9c Před 5 měsíci +1

    You are an inspiration, Rob!I know you don't like being in front of the camera but it would be great to see you do this more. The personal touch is so much better than AI in my opinion. Loved the video and super proud of you, Coach Rob ❤

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you Heather and I have lots more to come!! Beautiful comment ❤️

    • @andy-runnermulligan511
      @andy-runnermulligan511 Před 5 měsíci

      Brilliant video mate!! :)) well said! By the way, you look & sound more than alright 🤪 keep it up Rob! I look for ear to see if your progress and working with you to make it happen. You really are doing a great thing.

  • @emmahowes3587
    @emmahowes3587 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Well done for pushing out of your comfort zone, you should be proud of yourself! You're an inspiration x

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you Emma! Can’t push people if I don’t push myself! Thank you for you unwavering support ❤️

  • @georgeclarkbodywerxstudios2405
    @georgeclarkbodywerxstudios2405 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love this Rob!! You’re one of a kind my man. Keep pushing! … I await the video explaining how motivational socks can be 😉🤣

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Once we get the puppy sorted we’ll have to get Bodywerx in the set list! Thanks for helping me my friend ❤️

  • @PrecisionDigital-ru1tn
    @PrecisionDigital-ru1tn Před 5 měsíci

    Great Video Rob

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you my friend! Glad you liked it!

  • @VillageFoodTours
    @VillageFoodTours Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing!

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you for commenting and watching!

  • @FallingStar44
    @FallingStar44 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for this.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci +1

      No problem! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @amyvanschadewijk
    @amyvanschadewijk Před měsícem

    Hi Rob Amy from New Zealand thanks for sharing your story very inspirational I have Advanced retinitis pigmentosa to love the positivity show on in this video and other videos you have shown❤️😊

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před měsícem

      Firstly, welcome! Secondly, thank you for your kind words. And thirdly (is that even a word?), I really hope I can help other RP’ers like us to be connected and inspired to push on inspite of RP. ❤️

  • @heathermcculloch9893
    @heathermcculloch9893 Před 5 měsíci

    Fellow RPer here! I’m looking forward to the channel. I love exercising and working out but I have trouble following videos because I can’t tell what their doing. I’d love for you to do a video or two with some good descriptions for weight training.

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Absolutely awesome idea!! I’d just have to figure out logistics but that could definitely be sorted!

  • @channelhansaja1514
    @channelhansaja1514 Před 5 měsíci

    Good job 😍😍

  • @IPDLOVELYVIDS
    @IPDLOVELYVIDS Před 5 měsíci

    I love your videos guy you are doing a great job ❤❤

  • @Chickynyall
    @Chickynyall Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome video Rob showing the world what the carrot muncher can do for them 😂
    Awaiting the next inspiring video mate 👍

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      Hahaha!!! Thank you for your comment my friend 😂❤️😊

    • @Chickynyall
      @Chickynyall Před 5 měsíci

      Hahahaha there can only be 1 person to say that to you!! And be above you in the table! 🤣

  • @bobmckibbin3814
    @bobmckibbin3814 Před 5 měsíci

    Rob excellent. I too suffer with failing eyesight due to Glucoma as wekk as detached retinas etc. I live just outside of Norwich and woukd love to meet you in person as I too want to help people and do it via my Lions Club (we are the people who came up with the idea of the white stick! How coud we meet?

    • @BlindFocusRS
      @BlindFocusRS  Před 5 měsíci

      That’s fantastic! Why don’t you send me an email and we can go from there?
      blindfocusrs@gmail.com

  • @UnravelingMythology
    @UnravelingMythology Před 5 měsíci

    fantastic video mate, youre face isnt that scary! haha