Those of us who knew Russell from his college days remember a guy who used to go skiing with us, who later went rock climbing, rode horses and inspired those lucky enough to be his friend with his courage and determination to not miss out on any of life's experiences. Al Lyle
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to get on the mat with Russell. That opportunity taught me about my own preconceptions, not just about people but about my own senses. Practicing jiu-jitsu with my eyes closed became one of my training routines and learning to feel what I could never see even with my eyes open, became a gift for which I can't be thankful enough both to that moment and to Russell.
So inspirational to anyone who has suffered post traumatic stress and loss. His heartfelt words show that it is one's attitude...and "vision" to be able to declare what you want and the conviction to do it no matter what the circumstances life brings our way. I had been searching for post traumatic stress growth and landed on the perfect video! Thank you Russell!
Russell Redenbaugh embodies the spirit of Invictus more than anyone I know. He is a wise and ready advisor who challenges us to rise to a standard of excellence beyond what we think possible.
Along with everything else marvelous about Russell, his remarkable story, life, experience. His loss and recovery and ambition....Along with all of this is the sound of his voice. He has a wonderful affirming sound to his voice that delivers all he says with a strong determination that is riding close to my heart and mind as I listen.
Truly inspiring. I agree that declarations are powerful. I actually traced my borderline personality disorder back to a childhood declaration I made after my father began physically abusing me and my mother denied to my face, telling me I must have been imagining things. I declared at the top of my lungs at my emotional peak "I will never trust anyone ever again!!!!" And I never really did - until I remembered the declaration forty years later and began to 'unravel' it. I know I made a declaration to get revenge on my parents for their abuse, and I certainly did. I imagine I made many other declarations, most of which were positive in nature. I think I made a declaration to be like Thomas Edison, tinkering away in my garage, which made me a freelance IT developer today. I also made a declaration in my early teens not to lie when I discovered the burden it added to my psyche, and low and behold I cannot withhold the truth today whatsoever. I only of wish I had a childhood role model who espoused inner-peace that may have spurred me to make such a declaration. That took forty years too, but declarations are certainly powerful - I've been on the quest to re-engineer myself for almost four years non-stop and I think its beginning to take hold.
Russell impacted me with his "Declaration" remarks and how true it is for all of us to "Declare" what we will do and where we will go so that we have a clarity in our aspirations. Amazing job friend.
I am humbled to listen to this story. Humour, determination and faith are the qualities I pick up on. What an incredible man! To quote a quote by another poster on this page, Randall Traw 11 months ago "This truely makes you think.... who is the "disabled" one. What have I done with the gifts I have been given?"
I first met Russell in mid 1980's when I was studying with Dr. Fernando Flores. Two years ago I had a pleasure and the honor of being in the same group again with Dr. Fernando Flores and Russell again that is on going. This was a great talk and highly inspirational. :) Thanks for doing this talk Russell.
"For me, the waiting, the not-knowing, the anxiety & uncertainty was so painful, that the bad news came as a great relief." Wow! With the things I've heard people say about the power of optimism, it makes me wonder ... "why wait?" Can we grow a frame of mind that won't be stopped - won't be slowed-down?
Absolutely brilliant! One of my favorite TEDx talks and I've watched hundreds. Your sincerity is touching, your wisdom is insightful and your accomplishments are very inspiring. I specifically enjoyed your perception of opportunity. Thank you for sharing your story, I applaud you sir with a standing ovation.
I didn’t know why, when I clicked on this, but I knew it would make me misty eyed for some reason, and lo and behold he used my favorite poem to close. What a powerful message.
Very inspirational. We are in an age where so much is given, and expected. Here is a man that had much taken and expected nothing other than the best that was within him. Opportunities favor those who prepare, declare, learn, act, and measure for value. Be inspired.
"I don't know how they knew because' they have never admitted an attempt....thankyouthankyou. ...i don't know why I can't because i have never tried... after i find a goal i will thankyou again.
Russell taught me to remove the word can't from my vocabulary, because what we say can limit and define us. He has finally share the story of his life here.
There are many items out for the visually impaired. He uses a mac book as well and iPhone. These items have an option for the visually impaired. They talk to him and allow him the same freedom as the sighted. The watch talks to him. He can push a button and it will tell him the time.
you can buy a watch without the crystal face. so one can determine the time by simply placing fingers on the hands. unless you look very closely, it appears to have a watch face on it. i hope that helps.
The picture clearly shows a golden, but i don't blame him he couldn't see what kind of dog he had Sorry for that bad tasted joke I mean, maybe it's the picture of another dog showing up at that moment
At 7 min 45 sec he says "And I saw all these beautiful boats, very beautiful and very empty" Dude, you're blind, how could you possibly SEE any of these boats?
Those of us who knew Russell from his college days remember a guy who used to go skiing with us, who later went rock climbing, rode horses and inspired those lucky enough to be his friend with his courage and determination to not miss out on any of life's experiences. Al Lyle
His voice is fantastic
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to get on the mat with Russell. That opportunity taught me about my own preconceptions, not just about people but about my own senses. Practicing jiu-jitsu with my eyes closed became one of my training routines and learning to feel what I could never see even with my eyes open, became a gift for which I can't be thankful enough both to that moment and to Russell.
So inspirational to anyone who has suffered post traumatic stress and loss. His heartfelt words show that it is one's attitude...and "vision" to be able to declare what you want and the conviction to do it no matter what the circumstances life brings our way. I had been searching for post traumatic stress growth and landed on the perfect video! Thank you Russell!
The power of declarations proceed leaps. That's an affirmation I can use daily. Powerful!
Russell Redenbaugh embodies the spirit of Invictus more than anyone I know. He is a wise and ready advisor who challenges us to rise to a standard of excellence beyond what we think possible.
Along with everything else marvelous about Russell, his remarkable story, life, experience. His loss and recovery and ambition....Along with all of this is the sound of his voice. He has a wonderful affirming sound to his voice that delivers all he says with a strong determination that is riding close to my heart and mind as I listen.
Wonderfully said!
They need to tell your story to blind children
Thank you so much
Maybe, we need to tell this story to everyone.
"Moved, touched and inspired" by this talk, I am. Thank you, Russell, for sharing yourself.. Post-Traumatic Gifted is surely a fitting phrase.
Truly inspiring. I agree that declarations are powerful. I actually traced my borderline personality disorder back to a childhood declaration I made after my father began physically abusing me and my mother denied to my face, telling me I must have been imagining things. I declared at the top of my lungs at my emotional peak "I will never trust anyone ever again!!!!" And I never really did - until I remembered the declaration forty years later and began to 'unravel' it. I know I made a declaration to get revenge on my parents for their abuse, and I certainly did. I imagine I made many other declarations, most of which were positive in nature. I think I made a declaration to be like Thomas Edison, tinkering away in my garage, which made me a freelance IT developer today. I also made a declaration in my early teens not to lie when I discovered the burden it added to my psyche, and low and behold I cannot withhold the truth today whatsoever. I only of wish I had a childhood role model who espoused inner-peace that may have spurred me to make such a declaration. That took forty years too, but declarations are certainly powerful - I've been on the quest to re-engineer myself for almost four years non-stop and I think its beginning to take hold.
Russell impacted me with his "Declaration" remarks and how true it is for all of us to "Declare" what we will do and where we will go so that we have a clarity in our aspirations. Amazing job friend.
I am humbled to listen to this story. Humour, determination and faith are the qualities I pick up on. What an incredible man!
To quote a quote by another poster on this page,
Randall Traw 11 months ago
"This truely makes you think.... who is the "disabled" one. What have I done with the gifts I have been given?"
One of the greatest Ted Talks. Thank you for sharing your story!
A true inspiration. I am overwhelmed with humility.
Downloaded this. So I can listen to it weekly or bi weekly
What a truly amazing and inspirational man!
I first met Russell in mid 1980's when I was studying with Dr. Fernando Flores. Two years ago I had a pleasure and the honor of being in the same group again with Dr. Fernando Flores and Russell again that is on going. This was a great talk and highly inspirational. :) Thanks for doing this talk Russell.
That was great. Thank You. I love being exposed to evidence of adversity inspiring us to become better versions of ourselves.
"For me, the waiting, the not-knowing, the anxiety & uncertainty was so painful, that the bad news came as a great relief." Wow! With the things I've heard people say about the power of optimism, it makes me wonder ... "why wait?"
Can we grow a frame of mind that won't be stopped - won't be slowed-down?
Absolutely brilliant! One of my favorite TEDx talks and I've watched hundreds. Your sincerity is touching, your wisdom is insightful and your accomplishments are very inspiring. I specifically enjoyed your perception of opportunity. Thank you for sharing your story, I applaud you sir with a standing ovation.
I didn’t know why, when I clicked on this, but I knew it would make me misty eyed for some reason, and lo and behold he used my favorite poem to close. What a powerful message.
Russell is such an incredibly inspiring person! So grateful to have seen this.
"I am the master of my fate, I am the Captain of my Soul!"
Very inspirational. We are in an age where so much is given, and expected. Here is a man that had much taken and expected nothing other than the best that was within him. Opportunities favor those who prepare, declare, learn, act, and measure for value. Be inspired.
Love from Australia
thank-you. thank-you. thank-you. For inspiration.
I was not aware of the dog until almost 12 minutes in; I thought it was a cane lying on a bag. I feel so dumb.
if you translate "cane" to Italian, you might realize you were right after all...
You are truly truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story!
So inspiring! Challenges and misfortunes make us stronger. Only the best of fire makes firm steel.
Truly an inspirational story. Thank you for sharing 😊
Wow! That's just amazing! Thanks to Russell to take his time and come get inspired all of us!
Standing ovation and respect to u Sir!
THE DOG! beautiful
That was such a beautiful and moving piece to watch. Thank you
you are my hero!
Fantastic! Thanks!
amazing. so inspairing. thank you so much. so special and inspairing man
This is a game changer!
My life ain't so bad. Thank you Russell.
simply wow !
Thank you for sharing your great story. :)
Amazing talk. Very inspirational. Props to Steve Maxwell for getting you involved in Jiu Jitsu
"I don't know how they knew because' they have never admitted an attempt....thankyouthankyou. ...i don't know why I can't because i have never tried... after i find a goal i will thankyou again.
This truely makes you think.... who is the "disabled" one. What have I done with the gifts I have been given?
Wow! One of the best.
Russell taught me to remove the word can't from my vocabulary, because what we say can limit and define us. He has finally share the story of his life here.
Great talk!
love this talk!
My most inspiring client!
In awe!
He's amazing
I love this Ted Talk. Thank you for sharing and being inspirational. Plus- love Steve MAXWELL - great guy.
Inspiring ❣️
There are many items out for the visually impaired. He uses a mac book as well and iPhone. These items have an option for the visually impaired. They talk to him and allow him the same freedom as the sighted. The watch talks to him. He can push a button and it will tell him the time.
Allie Redenbaugh
Let us know if you got this.
Awesome!!!
you can buy a watch without the crystal face. so one can determine the time by simply placing fingers on the hands. unless you look very closely, it appears to have a watch face on it. i hope that helps.
Wow
Phonometer!
Mika isn't a german shepherd it is a golden retriever.
In his talk his first guide dog was named Mika and it was a german shepherd
edit juhasz kroone .... you aren't sober, you are high
The picture clearly shows a golden, but i don't blame him he couldn't see what kind of dog he had
Sorry for that bad tasted joke
I mean, maybe it's the picture of another dog showing up at that moment
Has anybody any link with spanish subtitles? Tks in advance
for me it but me in the mood of finding me and taking care of me although it took a while to get there
👏
How did he see the boats? 🤔
why is he wearing a watch?
You don't wanna know.
14:40
because the numerals are in braille
At 7 min 45 sec he says "And I saw all these beautiful boats, very beautiful and very
empty" Dude, you're blind, how could you possibly SEE any of these boats?
If you listened, and weren't ignorant. You would of known.
+Steve B when he was young before he got blined
Sounds like a 21°
Osssss
Geez... “Well, the world needs ditch diggers too”
I didn't learn anything. It also had nothing to do with the age of abundance.